Novatek Arc7 Ice-class LNG carriers & Thermal-oil Heat Exchanger Systems
Novatek’s new Arc7 ice-class LNG carriers will require thermal-oil heat exchanger systems that can achieve a massive turnaround in -52C outside air.
The...
What An Ammonia Ready Vessel Looks Like
Ammonia has traditionally been produced from hydrocarbons.
There is potential for carbon capture to reduce the emission footprint of production('blue ammonia').
There is...
Accidental Lifeboat Release from Bulk Carrier, 2 Seriously Injured
Two seriously injured crew members transferred to hospital after a lifeboat accident, reports CBC News.
What happened?
Two crew members on Greek bulk carrier BLUE BOSPORUS,...
Wallem Group Embraces Cloud-based Simulation
Wallem Group has selected cloud-based simulation from ARI Simulation to make training for its 7,000 seafarers more accessible and flexible.
The use of advanced...
USD $1.49 m Bunker Credit Sleeving Dispute Reaches Conclusion
Singapore-based petrochemical wholesale company Goodwood was involved in a credit sleeve operation with several parties in July 2015.
The transactions for 2,000 metric...
Ocean Freight Capacity Hits All-Time Low
According to an article Published in the Loadstar shippers and forwarders hunting capacity on Asia-Europe trades have been advised to focus on overland routes,...
[FAQs] What Is The Legal Effect Of A NAABSA Clause?
NAABSA or “Not always afloat but safely aground” Ports are special ports where vessels rest without staying afloat. However, this feature often leads to...
First COVID Vaccine To Start Shipping
According to an article published by the Motley Fool, one of the covid vaccines has already started shipping and here's how it's going.
Backdrop
Less than...
1 in 2 Seafarers Quitting Shipping Jobs Over the COVID Crew...
Nautilus International has stepped up efforts to end the Covid-19 crew change crisis as research shows nearly 90% of British seafarers have been affected...
Seafarers Return To Home is the Biggest 2020 Christmas Gift
Nautilus International runs an online campaign calling on the public to celebrate the seafarers who deliver Christmas to us all.
This year the...
Maersk Training Launches High Voltage Course
Maersk Training has launched a global specialised course in partnership with Siemens Gamesa and HV installation and commissioning specialist Delpro Wind, according to an...
Webinar on Impact of IMO Sulphur Cap 2020 on 2-stroke Engine...
With stringent IMO sulphur rules and environmental legislation and operational costs faced, the shipping industry is demanding for more efficient solutions with clear results.
According...
All You Need To Know About Biodiesel Fuel Oil Blends (VLSFOs)
Viswa Group in its latest technical updates has released a white paper on Biodiesel Fuel Oil blends (VLSFOs).
Here's an abstract of the report.
Distribution of...
BIMCO Publishes New Table of Characteristics TO IMSBC Code
BIMCO reports on a new table of physical properties and hazard classification for cargo entries in the IMSBC Code, say an article published on...
BHP Seals LNG Supply Deal With Shell
Australian resource company BHP signed the first LNG supply deal for its Newcastlemax bulkers with Shell.
Shell has been awarded the contract to...
Pandemic Fiasco Brings About A Spike in Vessel Operational Costs
Vessel operating costs have risen at their fastest pace in over a decade this year, on higher insurance cover premiums and COVID-19 related expenses,...
Wärtsilä Selects Shell Oils For Engine Testing
Wärtsilä has partnered with Shell to use its oil for Wärtsilä engines during factory tests.
Wärtsilä chose Shell because of its complete range...
Breaking Down the Names of World’s Largest Containerships
Container ships have been in existence since several centuries and they have grown bigger and bigger with time. To understand their immense load carrying...
Measures To Banish Stocks That Do Not Comply With Audit Rules
Lawmakers next week are likely to force Chinese companies with shares traded on American exchanges to finally comply with audit-oversight rules -- or leave...
Shipowners Loss of Cargo & Demurrage Claims When Ship Held Beyond...
In a recent English High Court decision K-Line Pte Ltd v Priminds Shipping (HK) Co., Ltd EWHC 2373 (Comm), the Court considers whether...