Search for missing livestock carrier off Japan
The Japanese coastguard is engaged in a large-scale search for the missing livestock carrier Gulf Livestock 1, which got into trouble on Wednesday due to typhoon Maysak. The ship had 43 people on board, one...Read more
Charges against master APL England after losing containers off Australia
Charges have been laid against the master of the APL England, which lost about fifty containers off the coast of Sydney. The offences relate to pollution and/or damage of the Australian marine environment as a...Read more
Video – Oil tanker catches fire in Indonesia: seven dead
A fire on oil tanker Jag Leela in the port of Belawan on the northeast coast of Indonesian Sumatra on Monday killed at least seven people and injured 22. The 250-metre long ship was docked...Read more
Construction of offshore wind farms compromised by crane accident
The dramatic collapse of the 5000-tonne Liebherr crane on the new installation vessel of DEME in Rostock means that at least one client responsible for the construction of a wind farm has a problem. Probably...Read more
Investigation into container vessel OOCL Rauma losing containers
The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate will investigate why seven containers fell overboard last week from container vessel OOCL Rauma as it was sailing past the Dutch Wadden Islands. This was announced by the...Read more
Priscilla Grounding: Watch Officer Was Watching Videos on His Phone
For about two hours prior to the grounding of the MV Priscilla in July 2018, the officer of the watch had been unaware that the vessel was drifting away from the planned passage because he...Read more
Ship Needs to Solve Fire Main Isolation Valve Deficiency
Accumulation of dirt in a fire main isolation valve can cause it to start leaking. In a recent Mars Report, this deficiency was found during a port state control inspection and needed to be repaired...Read more
Ballast Exchange Leads to Unexpected Inflow
Although ballast water exchange may seem an everyday task, a leak or spill can have serious consequences due to the sheer amount of water involved. A hole in the scupper line from the CO2 room...Read more
Barbed Wire Can Pose a Risk While Berthing
Entangled fencing used as an anti piracy precaution may suddenly come free from the fender or break while docking, posing a potential threat for crew or linesmen. It could also lead to a potential claim...Read more
Vessel Drags Anchor, Hits Two Other Vessels
Anchor watch requires a crew member’s undivided attention. Sea states are always changing and once a ship starts dragging its anchor, dangerous situations can arise rapidly. In a recent Mars Report, a ship dragging its...Read more