Preparation Of A Cargo Tank Atmosphere In Chemical Tanker
For some cargoes the IBC Code requires vapour spaces within cargo tanks to have specially controlled atmospheres.
Visual inspection can only be carried out when tank is gas free by entering the tanks.
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Asia’s Cash Premiums Hits Record High
Asia's cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose on Wednesday, buoyed by steady demand and tighter supplies, reports Reuters.
About the rise
Cash premiums for Asia's 0.5% VLSFO climbed to $19.10 a tonne...
Avenir LNG Announces Charter of LNG Bunkering Supply Vessel to Shell
Avenir LNG Limited today announces the charter of a 20,000cbm LNG Bunkering Supply Vessel to Shell for up to 5 years, reports Global Newswire.
Time Charter Party
Avenir LNG Limited (N-OTC: Avenir) today announced it has...
How This Military Officer Survived An Helicopter Crash?
A government minister in Madagascar has said he swam for 12 hours to safety after his helicopter crashed at sea during a rescue mission, reports BBC.
About the incident
The team had been flying to inspect...
This Company’s Child Sized Vaccine Failed To Produce Expected Immunity
Vaccine maker Pfizer said Friday that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5 show that it did not provide the expected immunity in kids this age, and it is adding a...
How Did The Pandemic Affect Scrap Prices
With scrap prices more than doubling in 2021 and the year closing out above a remarkable $600 per ldt, questions are now being asked about how long into 2022 the resurgence can last.
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In What Way Will 3D Holograms Supersede Video Calls
Swiss watch boss Christoph Grainger-Herr appeared in holographic form when Swiss watch boss, Christoph Grainger-Herr, was unable to fly to a global trade show in China because of Covid-19 restrictions.
The portals cost...
Baltic Index Extends Fall, Sheds 10 Points
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index fell for the eleventh session on Thursday, reports Yahoo Finance.
Baltic index fall
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index fell for the eleventh session on Thursday,...
[Answer] Why Do Sailors Use Port & Starboard And Not Left & Right?
As port and starboard never change, they are unambiguous references that are independent of a mariner’s orientation.
The word ‘starboard’ is the combination of two old words: stéor (meaning ‘steer’) and bord (meaning...
Fuel Me Partners with ValvTect For Simplified Marine Fuel Ordering
Fuel Me is a cloud-based technology platform used to simplify and automate the fuel procurement.
Fuel Me's portal and mobile application allow users to place orders, track their deliveries, and manage their fuel...