Yearly Archives: 2016
[Watch] How One Important Support Works
A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them. Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such...
New Standards for Crew Competence Set by RINA
The 9th Annual Crew Conference was held on November 22, in Manila, Philippines. The main theme for the event was the competence of seafarers. Delegates...
Cosco Inducts Largest Semi-submersible Ship
China's newest and largest semi-submersible ship, capable of carrying 100,000 tonnes of cargo, was delivered for operation on Thursday.
The ship, Xin Guang Hua, is...
Pilot, Bridge Team Working Language Issue Results in Crash
Summary
The shifting plan was discussed between the Master and the pilot and information was exchanged. The vessel’s position was agreed to be adjusted to...
Swanky New Luxury Ship
Just how swanky is the new Seabourn Encore?
Billed as one of the most upscale cruise vessels of the modern era, the new flagship for...
Bulker Ran Aground, Blocks Traffic in Parana River
On December 8, a bulk carrier “Globe Trinc” reportedly ran aground at 401 kilometer mark, Parana river.
Nabsa reports say that the vessel was...
Vessel Adrift Dangerously Close to Sandbars of English Channel
On December 7th, a general cargo ship named Sea EMS stayed afloat in the mouth of a canal, South of Fowey, the United Kingdom...
Reduce in Fuel Consumption and Emissions by Neptune Lines
The Finnish Neptune Line company has a reputation for fast and on-time deliveries. The line has always kept in mind the company’s fleet of...
How Big Data Can Help in IMO’s Sulphur Cap?
Big data can ensure global enforcement of the IMO’s requirements for sulphur emissions
In the wake of the IMO’s requirements for a substantial reduction in...
Dive Right into History in Davenport
What’s at the bottom of the deep blue sea? “Odyssey’s Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure,” an exhibit at Putnam Museum, will help answer that question.
“We’ve...