In early April of 2021, the Norwegian Maritime Authority reported that shifting cargo in the heavy lift vessel, Eemslift Hendrika’s hold, caused extensive internal damage. Consequently, an investigation was launched into the incident, which began...Read more
ShippingAAL Shipping (AAL) is improving its safety and operational standards to meet the latest 2020 IMO Intact Stability Code standards, which currently are only mandatory for new vessels. “Nevertheless, we decided to harmonize these new...Read more
EquipmentMammoet is expanding its range of equipment with ten new towers for its Mega Jack 800 system. The expanded range will help the company to reduce risk and improve efficiency across infrastructure, port and petrochemical construction projects worldwide. Read more
EquipmentCrosby Group CEO Robert Desel pleads for more transparency to improve safety in the heavy-lift industry. “When you buy a piece of rigging hardware, you need to ask yourself: Who did I buy it from,...Read more
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
Ro/roMSC has pulled the plug on its ro/ro service between Le Havre, Antwerp and West-Africa, which began service in February last year. The company cites low freight rates and safety concerns as the main reasons...Read more
FireItalian Grimaldi Group calls for more stringent control and regulations on car batteries after another ro/ro vessel of the shipping company caught fire at sea. The ship’s crew successfully distinguished the fire, averting another disaster...Read more
