Yearly Archives: 2024
Oil Transfer Completed after Houthi Attack on Tanker Sounion
The transfer of 150,000 tons of crude oil (approximately 1,000,000 barrels) from the Greek-owned tanker Sounion to the tanker Delta Blue was successfully completed...
Lessons Learned: Tipping of Loose Steel Plates Cause Crew Fatality
Transport Malta reports an incident where the tipping of loose steel plates caused crew injury on a chemical tanker.
What happened
On 21 November 2023, while...
IMO Greenlights Ammonia Fuel Safety Guidelines
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the draft of interim guidelines for the safe use of ammonia as marine fuel.
The Ammonia...
IMO, ILO Adopt New Rules to Shield Seafarers from Criminalisation
ILO and IMO have adopted new guidelines for the prevention of unfair treatment and criminalization of seafarers at a meeting held in Geneva...
[Podcast] Innovation in Ship Design: Sterntubeless Vessels
A revolutionary vessel design with a novel aft layout could reduce a vessel’s environmental impact and promote efficient operations.
Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings Vice President...
Hafnia Announces Milestone In Decarbonization Efforts With Dual-Fuel Methanol-Capable Newbuilds
Hafnia, in collaboration with its joint-venture partner Socatra of France under the partnership name Ecomar, is set to receive the first of four dual-fuel...
Nordic Region Launches Comprehensive Fuel Transition Roadmap
The Nordic Roadmap project has introduced a transformative strategy, the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping, aiming to decarbonize the region’s shipping industry. The...
TMS Group Orders Eco-Friendly 7,900 TEU Containerships With Methanol-Ready Design
Greek shipping company TMS Group, owned by George Economou, has placed an order for four 7,900 TEU containerships to be constructed at HJ Shipbuilding's...
SRSA Partners With National Center For Environmental Compliance
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Center for Environmental Compliance to advance marine environmental...
Wire Rope: A Vital Component In Maritime Operations
Wire rope is an essential element in maritime operations, particularly for cranes used in lifting and transporting cargo. Its complexity and critical role as...