Yearly Archives: 2018
Global Ocean Shipping Trends Of 2019
Every year, the shipping industry continues to develop. Whether the drivers are regulation, market fluctuations, new technologies or something completely different, the only thing...
Special Ships Transport A380’s Major Components
Recently, CNN published an intriguing story of special ships carrying Airbus A380. Here we are showcasing that enticing tale.
Where was it set?
It's the...
Rolls-Royce Tests Its First Autonomous Ship
Rolls-Royce tests first autonomous ship which is a prototype autonomous cargo ships in the next 6 years.
Partnering with Finland's Fin Ferries, this...
Top Ten Technology Leaders in 2018
The annual list of top ten technology leaders in 2018 has been released and highlights the next-gen tech giants to be closely monitored in...
Samsung Bags $378 Million Deal for 2 LNG Carrier
Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, has clinched a deal worth 426 billion won (US$378 million) to build two liquefied natural...
Keppler to Retrofit Scrubbers and Build LNG Bunker Vessel
Keppel bags S$300 million worth of marine contracts says Angela Teng a Financial writer for IG.
What is the contract for?
Keppel Offshore and Marine (KOM),...
World’s Largest Floating LNG Platform Starts Production
On December 26, Royal Dutch Shell began output at its 'Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG)' facility in Australia, the world's largest floating production...
Two Seriously Injured in Oil Tanker Fire
On December 29, an oil tanker caught fire off the Larnaca coast with two crew members sustaining burn injuries.
What happened?
The oil tanker 'Athlos' caught fire...
NORDEN Conducts First Ever Test Voyage on CO2 Neutral Biofuel
NORDEN has successfully conducted a test voyage on CO2 neutral biofuel September 2018.
During which, the NORD HIGHLANDER took a ballast trip from the...