European Parliament Decides To Phase-out Scrubbers
The European Parliament’s environment committee has voted for a 'phase-out' rather than simple ban of open-loop exhaust scrubbers in the maritime sector.
The committee also criticised international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Poor Data Quality Costs US$300,000 Per Vessel, Says Experts
Vessel operators need to focus on collating the right data and use a cloud-based storage facility to generate further cost savings.
Improving the quality of primary data leads to better informed decisions to...
Fire Hit LNG Plant To Remain Closed Till October 2021
Fire shut plant on Sept. 28.
Plant was supposed to reopen Jan. 1.
Will now reopen in Oct. 2021.
According to a Reuters report written by Terje Solsvik, Norway's Hammerfest LNG plant fire repairs...
European Parliament Says ‘No’ To Scrubber & Discharges
A draft report discussed by the European Parliament on Wednesday has called on the commission to prohibit the discharge of waste water from scrubbers into the sea.
The report on technical and operational measures for more...
Freighter Loses More Than 30 Containers in Heavy Seas
General cargo ship FRANCISCA lost at least 10 containers at around midday Oct 31 in the North sea west of Duncansby Head, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship FRANCISCA lost containers at around midday...
No Environmental Impact From Ship Collision, Says Study
Preliminary investigations into the collision of MV Dayang Topaz into the Baram oil and gas production platform on Oct 27 has so far found no impact on the environment.
It said a thorough...
The Strange Science of ‘Devolution’ in Evolution
The theory of evolution as propagated by Darwin showed the world how some species are created while others go extinct. But a more controversial science lies behind the science of devolution, a process by...
[Watch] CDC Allows Cruise Ships To Sail Without Passengers
According to a New York Times report, the C.D.C. has issued a conditional order toward certifying cruise companies that can prove they can protect passengers and crews from the coronavirus. Actual travel by sea...
Former Maersk VP Communications at Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval announced that Sara Helweg-Larsen has accepted the role Vice President Group Communications.
She has a solid background and more than 20 years’ experience in corporate communication, public affairs, and branding from...
Singapore Witnesses Narrow Gasoil Premium Over VLSFO
LSMGO premium over VLSFO has averaged $6.58/t down from as high as $55/t in Singapore.
Although both fuels are IMO2020 compatible, most shipowners prefer the higher viscosity of VLSFO.
The lower gasoil viscosity...