New Modular Approach for Scrubber Retrofits

Damen Green Solutions (DGS) in partnership with Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) and AEC, the scrubber supplier, is trialling a new technique for retrofitting...

Is Your Ships’ Computers Protected Against Ransomeware?

Shipowners should update their onboard computer systems to the latest Windows operating system, if they are on Windows XP for instance, to avoid viral...

ClassNK Releases Amendments to Class Rules

Leading classification society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on 1 June 2017. ClassNK...

This is What the Demise of Oil Looks Like

From giant companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. to OPEC members such as Saudi Arabia, oil producers say their industry will enjoy decades of growth...

Rocket-propelled Grenades Fired at Oil Tanker

An oil tanker has come under fire off Yemen while passing through the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait into the Red Sea, a Saudi-led coalition...

Drugs Worth £65 Million Seized in Mid Ocean

A Plymouth-based Royal Navy frigate has seized £65 million worth of drugs. What happened? HMS Monmouth was on patrol in the Indian ocean when it spotted...

Inmarsat Secures Fleet Xpress Win from Wallem Group

Inmarsat has reached an agreement with Wallem Group, one of the largest and most experienced ship management companies in the industry, establishing the phase-in...

BIMCO to Develop Standardized form for Syndicated Ship Financing

The Baltic and International Maritime Council has formulated a standardized term sheet for bilateral financing for ships and plans to develop another version for...

Nor-Shipping Recognises Trio for Industry Innovation

THE Nor-Shipping opening conference provided an opportunity to applaud ‘innovation and innovators’ in the shipping industry, with three accolades presented to companies and individuals...

Live From Nor-shipping 2017: The Future of LNG

Clean burning and plentiful, natural gas has emerged as a viable alternative fuel for ship operators to comply with ever-stricter global emissions standards. By...