Can You Name this Ship Part?
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IMO Strategy on GHG Phase Out as a Matter of Urgency
Nations meeting at the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London have adopted an initial strategy on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions...
Maersk – Ban Non-compliant Ships! Sulfur Cap to Raise Bunker Costs
The upcoming implementation of restrictions on sulfur emissions in marine fuels can potentially jack up the fuel costs for the shipping industry by a...
Ballast-free LNG Carrier Project Kicks Off Phase II
GTT, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) today launched the second phase of their “30,000m³ B-FREE LNG carrier” Joint Development Project...
MISC Group Receives MOSS-Type LNG Carrier
Global maritime solutions and services provider MISC Group has received Seri Cemara, which is the last in the series of five MOSS-type Liquefied Natural...
Fire Causes Poisoning in Ship’s Hold
An investigation has been launched into an incident where six workers were admitted to a hospital as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
What happened?
On...
Container: Fragility Beneath the Surface
The world of shipping is a business sector with an ancient tradition, whose origins go back to the time when men took to the sea for...
ClassNK Wins Technical Innovation Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2018
Leading classification society ClassNK received the Technical Innovation Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2018 held at Marina Bay Sands, of Singapore on 25...
My Fuel Consumption: A New Application for Shipowners
Bureau Veritas’ My Fuel Consumption, now issued in ‘Phase 1’, is an application to guide owners through the regulatory requirements of IMO’s data...
MacGregor Celebrate the Opening of their First Joint Venture in China
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and China State Shipbuilding Corporation's (CSSC) Nanjing Luzhou Machine Co., Ltd. (LMC) celebrated the opening of their first joint venture...
Fire on Supply Ship Off Mellum
On April 30, a fire broke out in the engine room onboard a offshore supply ship located in outer Weser.
What happened?
The fire started in...
MLC Enters ‘New Chapter’ for Seafarers’ Rights
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has welcomed wholeheartedly the outcome of the third meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the International Labour Organization...
Hurtigruten and Rolls-Royce Team Up on LNG Hybrid System
An letter of intent has been signed by Hurtigruten in association with Rolls-Royce to upgrade its nine cruise ships with a gas hybrid system.
Environmental...
Thermal Oil System Failure
On April 29, a container ran into a thermal oil system failure in its main engine and required assistance.
What happened?
The container ‘Max Producer’ loaded...
[Watch] Nightmare Cruise Ship in a Storm
A massive cruise ship ran into a storm — and it turned into a nightmare for the poor passengers of Caribbean Cruise.
Disclaimer: This video...
Norwegian Ferry Tests Autodocking System
A ferry owned by Norwegian operator Norled is the first in the world to experiment with autodocking technology.
Equipped with Wärtsilä’s innovative autodocking system, the...
Owner Indecision Puts Compliance at Risk
With the ongoing debacle with the ballast water management convention delayed even further after 14 years of haggling at the IMO, some shipowners might...
IBIA’s Best Practice for Suppliers to Form Basis for Developing IMO...
IBIA sets up new standard for suppliers to help better develop an IMO guidance. Following its participation in the IMO’s efforts, the first edition...
Wartsila Misses Expectation, Eyes Rolls-Royce Unit
A slow demand in the marine market has led to the formation of a new bond between Wartsila and Rolls-Royce. The Finnish ship technology...
Markets – A Disappointing Week
Last week proved to be disappointing for those who had expected a rally and had resulted in firming rates for VLCCs when we embarked...