Breakaway and grounding of CSC Friendship (Port of Brisbane)

#Anchor #shipanchor #windlass Anchoring is one of the very frequent operations onboard ships. A number of variables and external factors influence the duration and location of an anchoring operation. While the type of seabed is of utmost importance during anchoring, soft muddy grounds or clay bottoms are best preferred. It should be taken care that the anchoring bottom is free of power lines, submarine cables, pipelines or rocks. Various methods on anchoring include consideration of...

In this video I will show you Grimaldi Lines Catania RoRo Ship

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK vessels worldwide, and other vessels in UK territorial waters. Here is the annual report of 2020.

A portrait honouring the "vital role" women play in the maritime industry has been unveiled.

The new pilot boat "Buran" has been delivered to Poseidon Sea Pilots of Queensland, Australia.

This episode of What's Going On With Shipping examines the videos showing the Brazilian training ship Cisne Branco striking a bridge in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

We are pleased to announce that the New Zealand Maritime Pilot Association has launched its new website www.nzmpa.org.

IMPA has published examples of best practice together with a letter from Capt. Simon Pelletier, President of IMPA.