Modelling Different Upstream Oil and Gas Operations

Typically offshore operations fall into one of three categories, Shallow water operations, where water-depth is smaller than 1,000ft, deep-water where water-depth is deeper than...

[Watch] How A Jackup Drilling Rig Works

A jack-up rig or a self-elevating unit is a type of mobile platform that consists of a buoyant hull fitted with a number of...

Deadline Needed From IMO to Cut CO2 Emissions!

ICS urges IMO to set timeline for shipping sector's GHG emissions The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global trade association for shipowners, has called...

Bimco Publish Dry Bulk Crisis Report

Bimco has published one of a series of reports looking at the dry bulk crisis and looking ahead at the “road to recovery” for...

Who’s to Blame When No One is Manning the Ship?

Autonomous shipping: Is it the future of marine industry? It is an indisputable fact that technology is creeping into virtually every aspect of our daily...

[Watch] Diving a Barge from WWII Sunk

Bulker Aground in Lake Superior Watch the diving a barge from WWII sunk in Apra harbor GUAM. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

SKF Develops New Concept for Ballast Water Treatment Eliminating Current Weaknesses

Working to ensure that ships will be fully compliant with new rules: SKF develops new concept for ballast water treatment eliminating current weaknesses Ship owners...

Measuring Noise Levels of Cavitating Propellers

Measuring Noise Levels of Cavitating Propellers As underwater radiated noise levels in the oceans increases, MARIN has investigated just how much cavitating propellers are to...

Cargo Ship Collides with Tanker: Violation of COLREG Rules

A  cargo ship reportedly collided with a tanker in Tokyo Bay off Kawasaki, Tokyo.  The Cargo vessel reportedly struck the tanker’s port side causing...

London P&I Club Reports Shortfalls on Mooring Station Procedures

The London P&I Club says its inspectors continue to note negative findings in and around ship mooring stations.  The most common findings are a...