The Progression of Surface Rolling Contact Fatigue Damage of Rolling Bearings
The mechanism of surface rolling contact fatigue in rolling bearings is investigated by means of dedicated experiments and numerical simulations of the damage progression....
[Update] Stow-Away King Cobra Dies At Bronx Zoo
The Indian Cobra which was rescued from a container ship died at Bronx Zoo.
The snake was found in a container ship which was bound...
Return Trip To Mars Is Possible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
Orbital rockets generate enough speed and power to send payloads into orbit around Earth, hence 'orbital'. These orbits can range from hundreds to tens...
A Special Feature To Combat Jetlag
Jetlag has been one of the biggest downsides to a long-haul flight!
Apart from being cooped up in a metal box for hours, there is...
20|20 For Trading Marine Energy
20|20 Marine Energy, a new consultancy, was launched to help companies create and implement strategies for purchasing and selling marine energy, as well as...
Infographic – Small Scale LNG Carriers 2016
Small Scale LNG Shipping Consultants has presented a graphic representation detailing the following parameters:
The most relevant parameters of the Small-scale LNG Shipping Market in...
Christmas Trees For Sailors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
The Hamburg Port Authority had released a video showing the Christmas traditions taking place at the Port of Hamburg.
For the last 19 years, the...
Is Gas From Hydraulic Fracturing Of Biological Origin?
A new study has found that some of the natural gas harvested by hydraulic fracturing may be of biological origin--made by microorganisms inadvertently injected...
[Watch] Ship’s Anchor Destroys Chunks Of Coral
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
A local diver has posted a video featuring the destruction of Coral reef by the anchors of a cruise ship. Diving instructor is reported...
Can a Failed Auxiliary Engine Governor Cause Funnel Fire?
Incident
: Funnel Fire
Main Engine
: DALIAN MBD - B&W 6S60MC
Auxiliary Engine
: No Information
Vessel type
: Chemical Tanker
Location
: Shipyard
What Happened:
A Complete overhaul of the main engine was...
[Watch] Drones to Replace Surveyors in Hull Survey
DNV GL has conducted several tests to survey hull using drones. The classification team based in Gdansk, Poland, conducted the tests in Remontowa Shipyard.
Drones...
5 Last-Minute Holiday Super Gift Ideas
Here is a list of ‘the last-minute cherishable gift ideas’!
(Nobody knows that you bought it on the go! All that it requires is just...
Miss Spain Is Now Miss World 2015
Mireia Lalaguna Rozo of Spain was crowned Miss World 2015 on Saturday at the Miss World Grand Final in Sanya, in Southern China. Royo...
Maritime Strategies International Predicts Tankers Profitability
Strong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels. Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has predicted...
Aground Cargo Ship In Vancouver Port Reports Zero Damages
Accident
: Vessel Grounding
Vessel Type
: Cargo Ship
Date
: 21st December 2015
Location
: Squamish Terminals, deep-water port north of Vancouver
Casualties/Pollution
: Nil
A cargo ship ran aground at the Squamish...
Aurora LPG and Wilhelmsen Ship Management Join Forces
The shipowners prefer joint ventures with third parties. Aurora LPG and Wilhelmsen Ship Management join forces to take care of the former’s VLGC fleet.
The...
Cargo Ship Ran Aground In Quebec
Incident
: Vessel Grounding
Vessel Type
: Cargo Ship
Date
: 17th December 2015
Location
: Lake Saint-Louis, Quebec
Casualties/Pollution
: Minor quantity of hydraulic oil leak
The BBC Chartering cargo ship ran aground on a rock on December...
Shell Barges Into Northern Europe Inland Routes
Shell Trading Rotterdam has chartered 15 new inland 110m barges running on LNG from Plouvier Transport and Intertrans Tankschiffahrt.
The barges built by the Dutch...
Mary Rose Sinks Killing 400 People
The Mary Rose was an English Tudor carrack warship and one of the first to be able to fire a full broadside of cannons....
Methanol Moves From Cargo Hold To Bunker
Professor Karin Andersson of Chalmers University in Sweden published in FCBI Energy titled Methanol as a Marine Fuel after examining the viability of methanol...