Yearly Archives: 2019
MSC Is Up for the World’s Biggest Ocean Carrier Crown!
According to an article published in the LoadStar, MSC is on course to overtake alliance partner Maersk as the biggest ocean carrier by capacity...
[Watch] 5 Stunning Ship Launches
Ship Launches are interesting and stunning work. Engineering World published a video which highlights 5 such stunning ship launches. Take a look at them...
Tanker Ordering Picks Up With a Slow Down in Demolition
The general consensus is the tanker market will benefit from IMO 2020 but BIMCO has a different assessment which suggests that the tanker demolition...
Weak Scrubber Demand Hits Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä’s order intake for the marine segment of its business fell by 30% in the third quarter of 2019 due to the waning scrubber...
European Council Revises EU Ship CO2 Emission Rules
In a major development, the EU has announced that they are making efforts to cut red tape for ship owners while maintaining its high...
LNG Designing Needs To Tackle Space & Safety Issues As LNG Gains Acceptance
According to a Lloyd's Register article, gas is set to become the second largest source of energy by 2025, with renewables and natural gas...
Maersk Pitches Ammonia & Biomethane As Decarbonization Fuels
According to a joint study by AP Moller – Maersk and Lloyds Register (LR), alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are seen best positioned for zero...
Unintended Release of CO2 Can Cause Casualties!
The UK MAIB issued a double investigation report focusing on the unintentional release of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the fixed fire-extinguishing system onboard two...
Inmarsat’s Fleet Data Secures Decisive Approval from Bureau Veritas
Inmarsat's Fleet Data has received decisive approval from Bureau Veritas.
It allows the Fleet Data to be installed safely onboard, without its operation...
Sea Commerce Hosts Seminar on Methanol As Marine Fuel
Sea Commerce is hosting commercial and technical seminars on methanol as a marine fuel in Brazil.
The seminars will be held on the...