MARACAD 2016 Speakers Identify Training Targets
Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land...
‘Left for Dead’: Hungry Cargo Ship Crew Abandoned Off Gladstone
On August 12, a China-bound cargo ship found stranded with 20 Chinese crew members off the Queensland coast since July 19, and have not...
On board Compatibility Testing – It is More Important Now than...
There have been days when charterers and ship managers were worried about increase in fuel consumptions. Today with such low oil prices, and especially bunker...
9 Healthy Snacks That Prevent Overeating
If you can’t wait for your next meal, these foods are adept at muffling your hunger
Some experts say the whole concept of “healthy snacking”...
Megatrends in Ocean Freight
By Peter Moore
Ship owners are investing in optimization, but now the shipper has a role to play in helping an operator innovate by adjusting...
[Watch] Dare to be Different – Be Innovative with Your CSR
Capt. Rajesh Unni spoke on the innovations that have been transformational and can be replicated; technologies, products and approaches that have stood the proof...
Three Historic Shipwrecks Given Protected Status
Two-century-old shipwreck to emerge from sea at Devon beach
By PA
Historically important wrecks give clues to Britain's trading past
The shipwrecks of a medieval fishing boat...
Run Away Cruise Ship Hits 3 Vessels in Boston Harbor
On August 13, a small cruise ship allided over three other boats.
The U.S. Coast Guard said the Regency was full with passengers when...
Cargo Ship Ran Aground in the Columbia River
On August 12, a cargo ship ran aground in the Columbia river near Skamokawa, Washington.
The 751-foot cargo ship from Hong Kong left the...
How Supply Chain Networks can Optimize Global Freight
Optimizing freight in a domestic supply chain is a science that has been evolving for the past 20 years. Beyond truckload moves or your...
Noise from Freighters and Cargo Ships Threaten Humpback Whales
One of the biggest threats to humpback whales spending their summers in New England is being hit by a passing ship.
But a collision isn't...
DNV GL Grants Approval in Principle for New IHI Floating Power...
DNV GL has given IHI Corporation Approval in Principle (AiP) for its FLPS (Floating LNG Power Station) concept
The formal handover of the Approval in...
Top 15 Reasons for Food Poisoning onboard
Food Safety is a basic requirement in the prevention of food related problems on board ships.
Although clean and well maintained catering spaces give a...
Top 5 Conclusions and Recommendations from Baltic Sea MIRG
On the basis of the analysed incidents, it can be stated that the special teams participating in MIRG operations were very well trained and...
Shifting Sands in Britain Reveal a 100-year-old Shipwreck
The SS Hjordis will not Stay Buried
By Eric Grundhauser
As the sands off the coast of Blakeney Harbour in Norfolk, England continue to shift under...
Anchor-Loss: Root cause of Many Groundings & Collisions
Anchor-loss
Loss of anchor is one of the top five reasons for many groundings and collisions and associated claims.
Anchor and chain loss can often lead...
[Watch] Anchor Awareness
Watch the anchor awareness video that looks at the essential aspects of anchoring and the technical issues related to anchor loss identified in the...
The Bigger the Ships, the Fewer the Trips
The World is comprised of vast area with an enormous place and the people living there is in dire need of fuels like natural...
Industries Crack Cardinal Coatings Problem
Subsea Industries’ investment in R&D has resulted in a coating that reduces fuel consumption by 40% and keeps seas completely clean (photo: Subsea Industries)
Subsea...
2nd Bunker Barge Fitted with Mass Flow Meter in Hong Kong...
ExxonMobil recently announced that it has fitted a second bunker vessel ‘Anelly’ in Hong Kong with an independently accredited mass flow meter (MFM) system.
This...
