Maritime news

Monitor breaking maritime news and insights for profitable, efficient and safe shipping.

Tagged in Istanbul

DFDS’ Largest ferry named and ready for service

On 7 March, DFDS’ largest ferry ever was named Ephesus Seaways at a naming ceremony in Istanbul and will soon set course for its first sailing to Trieste fully loaded with 450 trailers.Caption: EVP Peder Gellert, Sponsor Eva Lundstedt and SVP Selçuk …

Mar 14, 2019 / Vessels

Fifteen crew members rescued after fire at cargo ship off Istanbul’ southern coast (Video)

Fifteen crew members were evacuated after a fire erupted at a dry cargo vessel off Istanbul’s southern coast on Friday, a local official said.Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya told reporters that the fire erupted at around 6.20 a.m. local time (GMT …

Jan 4, 2019 / Accidents