Yearly Archives: 2020
Kawasaki Bags First Order for Large Capacity Battery Propulsion Systems
An article published by Kawasaki talks about the company receiving its first order for coastal ship large-capacity-battery propulsion systems
Electric power systems
Each Kawasaki battery propulsion...
Ship Owner Clarifies the Beached Box Ship Mystery
Owners of MV Jakarta confirmed that the vessel went aground on the eastern coast of Vietnam on 10 October, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
NKD Maritime...
IMO ‘Exceptional Bravery’ Award for Saving 62 Lives at Sea
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognizes an off-duty officer for his exceptional bravery at sea, reports Philippine News Agency.
Exceptional bravery at sea
In November 2019,...
COVID-19 Cases Onboard Capesize Bulker
MOLs "Vega Dream" with a crew of twenty, has COVID-19 cases onboard, says a press release published on their website.
Onboard Covid-19 cases
The 174,713MT "Vega...
Scorpio Bulkers Announces Its $18.4m Vessel Sale Deal
Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. announces the sake of a Kamsarmax vessel, says a press release published on their website.
Vessel sale for $18.4m
Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:...
Europe’s Biggest Marine Protected Area To Protect Habitats
Europe's largest marine protected area (MPA) has come into force for an area of deep sea off the Western Isles.
The West of...
SIBCON 2020 Methanex Corporation Keen On Methanol As Marine Fuel
The following article is part of event coverage for the upcoming Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) 2020; where Manifold Times is an...
‘Mauritius Disaster’ Ship 17% Understaffed, Says ITF
A damming new report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is shedding more new light on the circumstances surrounding the Wakashio disaster.
It turns out...
Covid 19 On Board Iron Ore Bulk Carrier
Australian mining companies agree to no longer use Manila-based ship crew after the state confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 on board the Vega...
Kawasaki Bags First Order for Electric Propulsion Systems
Kawasaki has launched a battery propulsion system that efficiently supplies power and electricity to the main propulsion system and auxiliary equipment.
Each system...