Ship out of fuel, crew unpaid for months... The ITF is expressing deep concern over the abandonment of the Lyubov Orlova in St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.
Eight crew remain on board after the ship was arrested in October by the ITF, with an outstanding wage claim of more than $300,000 (now $375,000).
RFA shows versatility of vessel as she takes a break from repair role...
MANAMA, BAHRAIN - British Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship RFA Diligence (A132) recently took a break from her usual role as forward repair ship in order to undertake front line maritime security duties in one of the world's busiest and most important shipping environments.
When Inger Klein Olsen assumed command of Cunard's Queen Victoria on Wednesday 1 December 2010, she made history by becoming the venerable shipping line's first female Captain. But her first task as Captain was simply to take the ship, without passengers, to drydock in Hamburg for its planned refit.
Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Dream – today from the MEYER WERFT shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship in Bremerhaven, Germany. The MEYER WERFT flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney.