1st January 2017 – MFM on Bunker Barge – Is Singapore...
The Story:
On or after 1st January 2017, all bunker barges supplying fuel in the port of Singapore should supply through Mass Flow Meters (MFM)....
Rudder Cracks on HHI New Buildings?
The What:
VLCCs delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in the past 18 months experienced or some cracks have been identified.
Who are affected?
Ship owners...
Phasing Out R404A – Do you have an Alternative Refrigerant?
With the phase out of R404A refrigerant now gathering pace, due to its sky-high global warming potential (GWP), the search for an environmentally friendly...
If IMO Fails, EU to Fix Emissions Regionally by 2021
Global Shipping Industry Slams European Parliament Proposal to Impose Regional Emissions Trading System
The global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),...
Shipwreck in Florida: The Stuff of History?
Treasure hunters have apparently found the 500-year-old remains of a naval expedition led by a colonizer who could have changed Florida's history, making it...
[Watch] Lasers Beat Rust Every Time
This is the P-Laser material cleaner. It shoots "bullets" of light at rusting objects.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
China Seizes U.S. Underwater Drone in South China Sea
A Chinese warship has seized an underwater drone deployed by a U.S. oceanographic vessel in the South China Sea, triggering a formal diplomatic protest...
UK Eyes Part-privatisation of Ship Register to Compete for Flags
Greater commercial freedoms would allow it to lure more ships after Brexit, says report.
A part-privatisation of the UK Ship Register will enable it to...
China’s Shipbuilding Output Down 12.1 Percent
China’s shipbuilding output down 12.1 percent in January-November
In the January-November period this year, the aggregate shipbuilding output in China amounted to 31.83 million dead...
PEMA Joins the New I AM Industry Alliance
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) along with 20 other organisations, has joined the Industry Alliance for Multimodal Connectivity and Logistics (I AM), which...
East-West Shippers See First Increase in Contract Rates
Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West trade routes saw a reversal of trend in 4Q 2016, according to...
LNG Engines Could Be Stepping Stone to Fuel Cells
The growing adoption of hybrid electric powertrain systems and the projected growth in the number of vessels burning LNG as fuel, could lead to...
Germany to Get it’s First…
What:
Looking towards cleaner fuel, Germany is all set to get its first LNG terminal.
Give Me Some Background:
Dutch infrastructure provider Gasunie is partnering...
Scrubbers – “Yes” or “No”?
2020 – the year which maritime industry is about to witness a sea change both in terms of compliance with environmental requirements and ship’s...
Ships to Run on Time with Predictive Analytics
Tugboats, barges, ferries and other water-bound workhorses are the bread and butter of the shipping industry. Often running nearly round-the-clock, they are thinly staffed...
The World’s Most Powerful People
Vladimir Putin has topped the Forbes’ World's Most Powerful People list, and second this year is Donald Trump, while Barack Obama sits at position...
Stranded Crew Shipping Wrangle End in Sight
A long-running shipping wrangle which has left 12 seamen stranded on a ship in a Norfolk port for six months could be set to...
Another Chemical Tanker Explosion is Inevitable
Guy Johnson says we are risking another Bunga Alpina and talks approving of drones
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
Europort: Four Dates for the Diary
Rotterdam Ahoy is staging four important maritime exhibitions over the next 18 months.
From 7 - 10 November next year, the eyes of the maritime...
Has Ecoshield Burst the Cavitation Bubble?
The decision to apply Subsea Industries’ award-winning Ecoshield hard coating to rudders and thrusters is paying dividends, with a number of shipowners noticing zero...