Yearly Archives: 2019
Vale’s Woes Continue to Dull Capesize Rates
Vale has reached an agreement with Brazilian authority to resume operation of four previously halted pellet plants in Tubarao, Brazil.
It is expected to...
ClassNK Releases New PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Software
ClassNK released a new version PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) incorporating the updated rules and regulations.
PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) creates reports for multiple sectional data, change output settings...
Berth In Reverse – Reverse-Lightering Crude Oil Supertankers
Around half a dozen of midstream companies and joint ventures are clamoring to build deepwater loading terminals on the Gulf of Mexico, reports RBNEnergy. Now...
CROE Scrubbers for 35 US Vessels
In a major development, Parsippany, N.J. based CR Ocean Engineering, LLC, has announced that they have been awarded a contract for exhaust gas scrubbers...
Discharge from Open Loop Scrubber Should Not Be Prohibited: Japan
Open Loop scrubbers have faced opposition prompted by fears that the discharge from these scrubbers is polluting the Ocean and degrading marine life. This...
Underwater Bow Thruster Reinstallation in Italy
A month after the hydrex workers removed the bow thruster of a 300-meter container vessel their men once again mobilized to Italy. They reinstalled...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Aground and Stranded Against Rocks Off Bari
A Turkish merchant ship became stranded against rocks off the shore of Bari, Italy, reports The Australian.
What happened?
The Turkish merchant ship departed from Ortona...
IBIA Bats for Sensible 2020 Solutions at IMO Meeting
IBIA sat for a PPR 6 session discussion on issues pertaining to 0.50% sulphur cap at the IMO headquarter this week.
The suggestions...
[Watch] How the Alfa Laval Spiral Membranes Work
Watch a detailed animation of the construction and functionality of Alfa Laval spiral membranes.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
Cuts and Outages Support but is Crude Demand Slowing?
Brent crude oil prices hit 2019 highs above $65 per barrel, reports FIS.
What is the reason?
Brent crude oil prices hit 2019 highs above $65...