Shipping ever safer, but fires are cause for concern
The number of shipping disasters involving the complete loss of a ship fell to its lowest level ever last year. On the other hand, the growing number of serious fires on container ships is giving...Read more
Videos – Stellar Banner becomes largest ship to be sunk deliberately
The ore carrier Stellar Banner has been sunk off the coast of Brazil. It is the largest ship ever to which this has been done on purpose. The South Korean owner, Polaris Shipping, decided not to...Read more
Crew saved but ship lost after it starts listing
When coming on board a vessel, make sure you know the state it is in. In addition, always be prepared for heavy weather. In a recent Mars Report, a ship started listing without the crew...Read more