Sudden sinking of fishing vessel highlights need of wearing PFDs

In the latest version of its Safety Digest, the UK MAIB presents the sudden and unexplained sinking of a fishing vessel, drawing attention to the necessity of a bilge alarm onboard and the importance not only of owning, but also wearing a personal flotation device while onboard.

Tug overspeeding proves deadly

In its latest Safety Digest, UK MAIB describes how a tug girted and then capsized, while assisting a UK-flagged container ship departing from port. The accident, mostly attributed to inexperience and lack of coordination among the bridge team, pilot and tug crew, resulted in two fatalities.

Panama Canal Increases Maximum Beam for Ships Using Neopanamax Locks

The Panama Canal Authority has announced it will increase the maximum allowable beam for vessels in the new Neopanamax locks by more than two meters, which will inevitably result in even-bigger ships using the waterway.

Boat driver nears death due to inefficient emergency air supply

During an international powerboat racing event at Stewartby Lake, Bedfordshire, on 2 July 2017, two Formula 4 powerboats collided while rounding a buoy, resulting in serious injury to one driver. The UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the accident, highlighting lack of training and emergency response issues.

FWN Rapide’s 11 kidnapped crew alive and together

ForestWave informed that it managed to establish contact with the crew of the cargo vessel 'FWN Rapide', that were taken hostage off Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on April 21. The company confirmed that all remaining eleven seafarers are alive and together. Of the 12 crew that were taken hostage, one was found hiding onboard the ship.

KOTC Orders Four Product Tankers from Hyundai Mipo

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has returned to Korean shipbuilder Hyundai with an order for four product tankers.

MPA Singapore to set up cyber security centre

On the sidelines of its Maritime Cyber Security Seminar this week, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that it is to establish a new cyber security facility later in 2018, in order to better protect critical infrastructure.

Petronas Ships Its First LNG Cargo to S-OIL

Malaysian oil company Petronas has shipped its first LNG cargo on board a 137,100 cbm LNG carrier to South Korea’s S-OIL Corporation.

Delivery of South East Asia’s 1st Dual-Fuel LNG Tug on Track

South East Asia’s first dual-fuel LNG tug has been named KST Liberty at Keppel Singmarine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine.

Singapore to Develop Autonomous Vessels

The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is looking to boost its productivity and enhance safety by introducing autonomous harbor ships.