Yearly Archives: 2020
Better Ship Battery Safety To Eliminate Fire Risks, Says DNV GL
A DNV GL report findings reveals that marine battery systems will need extra safety measures to prevent fires and explosions, reports Lloyd’s List.
Need for...
[Watch] How Tons of Plastic Show Up in Remotest Antarctica!
Scientists are surprised by the amount of plastic they have found in such an untouched area of the planet, reports Sky News.
Every litre of...
Black Carbon Emission Causing 2020 Fuels Puts IMO in A Spot!
German government study highlights black carbon emission from 2020 fuels
High aromatic compounds in the new blends causing 85% black carbon emission.
Pressure...
EU’s Strict Policy Benefits China & The US, Says Maersk CEO
Maersk CEO Soren Skou voiced that strict enforcement of competition rules in EU proves detrimental to growth.
It prevents development of the global...
U.S. Coast Guard Takes A Step Towards Blue Technology With New Center
U.S. Coast Guard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography launched the Blue Technology COE.
It will connect the Coast Guard with government, academic and...
12 % of Global Tonnage Equipped With Scrubbers
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker News, around 12 percent global fleet by tonnage is still capable of burning high sulfur...
Sulphuric Acid Vapour Released After Barges Collide!
According to an article published in the Maritime-Executive, two towing vessels collided on the Mississippi River at mile marker 123, near Luling, Louisiana.
What happened?
On...
World’s Largest Ancient Ship Rebuild Project To Build 15th Century Ship!
A salvaged 15th Century ship has "significant potential" to do for Wales what the Mary Rose did for Portsmouth when it goes on show,...
A $250 Million ‘State of Art’ Containership Unveiled!
Matson Inc. unveiled the new Lurline, a $250 million, state-of-the-art container ship on Jan 18, reports Hawaii News Now.
Largest ship in the fleet
At a...
Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 2, 2020
Protection Vessels International has released the 02nd Weekly Maritime Security Report of 2020. The report summarized on 22nd January 2020 highlights the various incidents...