Ice For Short-Distance Propulsion: Source Of Clean Energy
Battery-electric propulsion is commonly used for the short-haul maritime vessels in addition to the steam batteries. But the shorter working life of electro-chemical batteries...
NAT Increases Its Fleet Size To 26 Vessels By Adding Two...
On Monday 27th July 2015, Nordic American Tankers Ltd has decided to acquire two modern far East Suezmax tankers, thus expanding its total fleet count...
EU Poses Regulations On CO2 Emissions
EU has estimated that the Global Shipping Industry’s emissions amount to one billion tonnes (approx) a year, accounting for 3% of world’s total Greenhouse...
Louis Van Gaal Plans To Leave Manchester United in 2017
Dutchman Louis van Gaal, who turns 64 on August 8, has confirmed that he may leave Manchester United, the biggest club in the world,...
Milestone Settlement for People with Disabilities on Cruise Ships: An Initiative...
The U.S. Justice Department and Carnival Corporation have entered into an landmark agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which offers equal access...
Barack Obama In Ethiopia
Barack Obama is the first ever US President to address 54-member African Union at its headquarters in Addis Ababa on Tuesday. In his two-day visit...
The Chancellor’s Visit To EU Capitals, For UK’s EU Membership
George Osborne the UK Chancellor visits EU capitals in the wake of UK universities’ campaign for EU membership. UK government is likely to hold...
Three Ships Take Test Run Through The New Suez Canal Just...
Anticipating the formal inauguration of the New Suez Canal which will take place on the 6th of August 2105, authorities test ran three ships...
Richard Colton Bequeaths 2 Classic Ferraris to RNLI for their Lifeboat...
RNLI founded since 1824 is the world's largest charity that saves lives at sea. They operate in and around coasts of UK, Ireland, the...
The LSMGO Prices Dip Alongside The Collapse In Oil Prices Worldwide
For past one year, there has been a steady decline in low sulphur marine gas oil prices. Earlier, experts had predicted that the transition...
Seven Crew Members Of Bomar Mercury Hospitalized Due To Gas Intoxication
Two of the seven seamen onboard the chemical/oil Products tanker Bomar Mercury were hospitalized in critical condition after inhaling a toxic gas by name...
Piston Ring Breakage, Liner wear and Fuel Valve Failure – Consequences...
Particulars:Ship Type
: Mid-sized Bulk Carrier.Location
: Singapore Anchorage (Bunkering).Engine
: Daihatsu 6DK32, 4 Stroke Diesel engine.Scenario:
The vessel was scheduled to sail to Europe and due to...
Focus On Fall Preventer Devices By Japan P&I Club
Many a times, routine lifeboat drills and maintenance result in personnel’s injury and even death. The Japan P&I Club focuses on fall preventer devices,...
Greek Customs Seize Panamanian Vessel Carrying 16 Armored Vehicles
A Roro carrier, bound for Khalid port in Libya, was stopped at the port of Keratsini and detained by Greek customs for smuggling 16...
“Weathered Oil” Washes Up On Three Australian Beaches
Clumps of oil, the size of a palm have been reported to have washed ashore on the beaches of Forrest Beach near Ingham, on...
Panama Canal’s Water Levels Dip Due To Lack Of Rain
The Panama Canal’s water levels have dwindled due to lack of rain this year. Thus, the PCA is considering issuing an advance notice to all vessels...
Our Heart Goes With The Beauty Of Storm
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The word ‘Storm’ when heard, gives us a scary feel. But there lies an unknown beauty in it when we watch its formation and...
Gas2Green To Patent Its Energy Saving ‘Scrubber Wash Water Electrolytic Treatment Plant’
The new technology introduced by Gas2Green is based on reusing of wasted energy from combustion. This, according to the company will help reduce and...
Customers Planning To Use Scrubbers for Meeting Sulfur Regulation
Wärtsilä President and CEO Bjorn Rosengren has opined that majority of ship operators would be opting for the scrubbers to meet the demand of...
Waigaoqiao Port, Shanghai to Provide Cold-Ironing Service for Berthing Ships
The increase in maritime shipping and environmental pollution concerns have created a demand for ship-to-shore power solutions, that comply with environmental restrictions in ports...
