World’s First CE-Certified 3D Printed Lifting Tool
The world’s first CE-Certified 3D printed lifting tool, the Wärtsilä part was delivered.
It was through the Wilhelmsen thyssenkrupp AM fulfillment platform to a vessel at anchorage in Singapore.
Also, a one of...
All Eyes on Two New Eco-friendly Ferries
Ships designed to incorporate the latest technical and environmental concepts.
Order for the engines placed in July 2020.
Wärtsilä has won the contract to supply the engines and a range of its electric solutions...
NYK Bulkship Inks Long-term Charter Contract for 2 Chemical Tankers
NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. signs a long-term time charter contract with Waterfront Shipping Company Limited (WFS) for two newly built chemical carriers.
The new ships will each be equipped with a dual-fuel...
US’s NIH Still On The Lookout For COVID Vaccine Trial Volunteers
The US National Institutes of Health is still looking for volunteers to participate in vaccine trials, Director Dr. Francis Collins said in an interview Wednesday with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
“We still do need people to...
Mother’s Feces Proven To Boost Infant’s Immunity
The bacteria that live in our bodies, particularly our guts, play key roles in immunity and development. But babies born by cesarean section don’t get the rich blend of microbes that come from a...
Danish Ship Finance’s Shipping Market Review 2020
Danish Ship Finance has released its latest shipping market review. The 69-slide presentation, led by Christopher Rex, has a strong focus on the industry’s pathway to zero carbon vessels, says an article of Splash247.
On...
Environmental Impacts from Ships With Scrubbers
IMO's guidelines for scrubber discharges have not been strengthened since 2008, despite being reviewed in 2009, 2015, and 2020.
SO2 emissions from ships using 2.6% sulfur HFO with a scrubber are on average...
Mandatory Safety Precautions for All Aboard The Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas departed on December 1st on a short sailing to begin a new season of cruises from the small South Asian country.
All guests must undergo a SARS-CoV-2 (rtPCR) test...
Captain of Dive Boat Indicted for Killing 34 Passengers
The captain of the Conception dive boat, was indicted on Tuesday on 34 counts of seaman's manslaughter.
The captain was responsible for the boat to go on flames killing 34 people.
The flames...
Major Shipping Giants Focus on Reducing Carbon Footprint of Container Ships
The decarbonized ocean freight armada needs a lot of investment and collaboration to get out of port.
That was among the key takeaways from a recent conference on reducing the carbon footprint of...