Battling the Waves: how to minimize damage
If a vessel runs into heavy rolling, the crew usually adjusts the course and speed to reduce the motion. Heading into the waves at an angle can help minimize rolling.
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Container Ship Bump: CMA CGM Vessel Involved in Docking Incident in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany – May 11, 2025 – The CMA CGM Ermitage, a 205-meter container ship launched in 2024, was involved in a berthing-related incident at the Port of Hamburg earlier today.
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Collision on the Mekong: Oil Spill Follows Vessel Crash Near Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – April 25, 2025 – A serious maritime collision occurred this morning on the Long Tau River, a crucial shipping lane near Ho Chi Minh City.
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Beyond the Rope: How Tech is Revolutionizing Ship Docking
At many modern port quays, specialized technology is used to secure vessels and prevent unwanted movement while docked.
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Tall Ship Down: Mexican Navy Vessel Collides with Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY – May 18 – The Mexican Navy's tall ship Cuauhtémoc was involved in a dramatic collision with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge earlier today during its global goodwill tour.
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Beyond Profit: The Economics of Shipbreaking
When ships get old and are no longer economically viable to operate, they're often sent to shipbreaking yards.
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Container Ship MSC Elsa 3 Capsizes Near Kochi
In the early hours of May 25, a serious maritime incident occurred off India’s southwestern coastline when the container ship MSC Elsa 3, sailing under the Liberian flag, overturned around 70 kilometers from the port city of Kochi.
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