Yearly Archives: 2016
Most Revolutionary Ship on the Earth Breaks Down
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer towed back to port two days after it sails
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer has been towed back into port...
13 Steps to Protect Your Ship Against Piracy
Recent past there were reports of increased piracy attacks along the coast of Somalia, Sulu and South China sea, there has been a substantial...
Two Tankers Attacked by Armed Pirates in a Single Day
In another pirate incident, a Panamanian-flagged Product Tanker Eliana and Nigerian PSV Kendrick were both attacked off the Bayelsa coast off Nigeria, believed to...
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground on its Entry into Port
The Capesize bulk carrier named Robusto ran aground on its entry to Port of Alexandria, Egypt. The vessel was en route from Narvik in...
Would Autonomous Ships be Good for Society?
There has been a good deal of discussion recently suggesting that unmanned, autonomous ships represent the future of the maritime industry. The discussion has...
Shipwreck Discovered during Underwater Search for Missing Plane
The underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 found man-made objects on the ocean floor, later revealed to be debris from a nearby shipwreck....
Vessel Oversupply to Persist in the VLGC Shipping Sector
High scheduled deliveries and low demolition prospects will drive unwanted fleet growth of very large gas carriers (VLGC) in 2017 putting additional pressure on...
Can Coatings Increase Asset Value ?
Vessel coatings – protecting your assets from environmental corrosion
UK P&I Club, in conjunction with marine coating consultants Safinah, advise on the importance of hull...
Panama Sees Shorter Transit Times, More Transit Slots
Transit times in the Panama Canal have shortened following the June 2016 opening of its expansion.
Average vessel transit times decreased by about two hours...
Innovative Hybrid Propulsion for Hurtigruten Expedition Ships
“Hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible, today,” says Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of Hurtigruten, as Rolls-Royce announces an innovative equipment package for the Norwegian...