How To Address Training Requirements of LNG Ships?

During the 2019 SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Mr. Stavros Niotis, Principal Engineer OEP, ABS, discusses the STCW requirements of seafarers’ training, noting the three training...

Samsung Heavy Industries Bidirectional Aframax Tankers Deal

Samsung Heavy Industries disclosed in a regulatory filing that it had won a contract to build two Aframax tankers, valued at KRW 187.5 billion,...

Paris MoU Aims Balanced Inspections Throughout Ports

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) aspires to balance its inspections and their outcome in line with the upcoming 2020 sulphur cap, reports...

Titan LNG Completes First Bunkering in Port of IJmuiden

According to a recent FreightComms report, in a joint effort between the Port of IJmuiden, the OD IJmond and Titan LNG, the first bunkering...

Average Scrubber Retrofit Yard Time To Be Reduced in the Next...

Cutting time and cost on a scrubber retrofit Participants at Riviera’s Asian Sulphur Cap 2020 Conference discussed ways to minimise yard time and lead time...

Philippe Louis-Dreyfus Undeterred by IMO Setback For Speed Limits

Philippe Louis-Dreyfus expressed disappointment over IMO’s failure to support the idea at its Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions. An open...

Lloyd’s Register Happy To Celebrate 150 Years in China

According to an article published in Llyod's Register, maritime conversation is dominated by energy efficiency, technology and the need to address decarbonisation challenges at...

BTG and GoodFuels To Setup Biorefinery Demo Plant

BTG and GoodFuels are planning to setup a biorefinery demonstration plant. The plant will convert biomass-derived crude pyrolysis oil into an advanced marine...

Mooring Line Failure Causes Severe Injuries To Officer Onboard LNG Vessel

According to a report published by Safety4Sea, parting of a mooring line due to heavy winds caused severe injuries to the 3rd officer. Summary of...

IMO 2020: Prima Marine Add Details To Their FSU Business

Thailand's Prima Marine Public Company Limited said that it has expanded its floating storage units business to support demand for storing and blending low...