Container Ships at Massive Risk! Complete Lack of Security
A British cybersecurity specialist has published details which lay out how easy it is for container ships’ loading and cargo routing plans to be compromised.
The issue arises from...
What Happens When Fuel Oils are Burnt in a Diesel Engine...
The mechanism of fuel oil combustion in a diesel engine is well described by Wright (2000):
The oxides of sulphur (SOx; SO2 + SO3) emissions are...
[Watch] Video Animation Shows ULCC on the Move After Two Years
The ultra-large crude carrier Seaways Laura Lynn is back on the move after spending more than two years moored in the same spot off...
Petronas Signs Up for Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer
To facilitate ship-to-ship LNG transfer, Petronas LNG Ltd has signed a two year service agreement with Argo Engineering and Eastport Marine.
Argo has vast experience...
Five Predictions for the Tanker Market in 2018 by Sovcomflot’s
The tanker market in 2018 will be gas fuelled, highly regulated and see pre-2000 levels of private and state tanker company ownership according to...
VIKING Becomes IMPA ACT Preferred Supplier
Global marine, offshore and fire safety equipment and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced it is now a Preferred Supplierunder the IMPA ACT programme.
IMPA ACT is an initiative of the International Marine...
Inmarsat Opens World-leading Facility in Ålesund
Inmarsat, the world’s leading global mobile satellite communications company, has opened a new office, at the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center (NMCC) based in Ålesund, Norway, to continue to drive the digitalisation of the shipping...
Broken Down Cargo Ship Towed to Scapa Flow
A cargo vessel which experienced engine trouble off Wick earlier today is heading for Scapa Flow tonight, being towed by the local tug Einar.
Wick Lifeboat...
Singapore Ship Fined for Dumping Garbage
On November 21, a Singapore vessel was reportedly fined for illegal dumping of garbage near the Hainan beach.
What happened?
On December 20, the Singapore vessel...
Maersk Line Crew Saves Fishermen Stranded at Sea
On November 22, five fishermen who were stranded at Sea were rescued during a routine journey by the Maersk line.
What happened?
The crew of ‘Mathilde...