[Watch] Container Ship Main Engine – How to Replace a Piston
It is presented an overhaul procedure for a ship main engine MAN B&W 8S50ME-C.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Turning the Screw on Shaft Energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications...
Use of HFO “Impractical” for Unmanned Ships
Bunker saving unmanned ships would need to use costlier distillate fuel due to the onboard handling complexities of heavy fuel oil, a UK-based academic...
Container Line Rate Discipline Dying – Alphaliner
The period of rate stability in container shipping that followed the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping is coming to an end according to report.
Hanjin Shipping...
Catastrophic Structural Failure of Flexible Coupling
Summary
The vessel sought medical assistance from the Swedish Rescue Centre and the injured crew member was lifted ashore by helicopter.
The Marine Safety Investigation Unit...
Managing Finances For Employees Working Abroad
Brightwell Payments, a leading maritime payments and technology company, announced the launch of the Brightwell Navigator Mobile App, providing commercial and cruise ship employees...
Shipping 2030 Asia: The Innovation Imperative
By Danielle Hrin Kuek
Key highlights
Lack of global standardized regulations makes it expensive to innovate services and enjoy scalability.
Building drones technically might be...
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, September 12 2017
Tanker: It has been a quiet week in the Tanker sector with values remaining stable.
VLCC Nichinori (298,400 DWT, Nov...
Which Sector Should We Invest in Drybulk Shipping, Kamsarmax?
By Eddie Youn
Sentiment in dry sales & purchase market have been a bit improved recently and more dry bulkers physically has been under new...
Five Sailors Missing After Ship Collision Off Singapore
On September 13, five sailors were reported missing after two ships collided with each other off Singapore waters.
What happened?
The Indonesian-registered tanker reportedly collided with...
138 Workers Evacuated from Burning Tanker
On September 9, 138 workers were rescued from a tanker which reportedly caught fire due a fault in the engine room.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Randgrid’...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground to Avoid Sinking
On September 12, an Inland cargo ship reportedly ran into trouble after running into rough seas. It reportedly ran aground when it was on...
Korean Destroyer Rescues Cargo Ship, Crew and Passengers
On September 2, a Korean destroyer rescued a merchant ship which was drifting for the past three days due to a damaged fuel tank.
What...
‘Risk Ahoy’! A Game App to Promote Safety at Sea
A gaming app ‘Risk Ahoy’ was recently launched by UK P&I Club, a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Travel! Amazing Adventure!
Watch the Container ship travel. Living on a container ship for 17 days. Amazing experience!
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[Watch] Would You Take a ‘Cruise’ on a Cargo Ship?
Much of the fun of commercial cruises — the overabundant food, the goofy nightly shows, the shipboard games — is designed to keep travelers...
First Ever Marine Type Approval System for Cyber Enabled Components
Introduction of this type approval procedure is important, as it defines a critical point in the evolution of smart technology implementation within the marine...
14m Fatal Fall into an Empty Cargo Oil Tank
Summary
On 21st June 2016, Giannutri was requested by the shipyard to perform extra cleaning in cargo oil tank (COT) no. 2 port in preparation...
MHI Selected by Inmarsat to Launch its First Inmarsat-6 Satellite
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, has announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been selected as the...
CEMT Award for CEO Damen Shipyards Group
The 2016 CEMT Award was presented by Trevor Blakeley, Chief Executive of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and Chairman of the Confederation of...