OCIMF Releases Static Towing Assembly Guidelines
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) issues Static Towing Assembly Guidelines, says an article published in Safety4Sea.
Technical guidance
OCIMF issued guidelines concerning static towing assembly. The report provides technical guidance on selecting fit for...
Day of Reckoning for Ship Repairing As COVID19 Increases Docking by 70%!
According to an article in Sea News, The CEO of InfraStrate, John Wood, an experienced maritime engineer says that there will be a day of reckoning as COVID19 has increased dockings by 70% including...
A New Leaf in Fuel Production – Turning Water & Sunlight To Fuel!
According to an article published in the New Atlas, Researchers from Rice University have built a simple new solar-powered device that can create hydrogen for fuel by splitting water.
What is it?
The system is very...
Low Capesize Rates As COVID19 Effects Long Haul Voyage Demand!
Lower long haul shipping demand dampens spot market
Capesize fleet size increases amid more newbuilds
Tonnages freed from longterm contracts enter spot market
Force majeure needs to end to enhance the demand in...
[Answer] How To Disinfect Ships in Times of Corona!
As COVID19 wreaks havoc worldwide, disrupting life and trade, it has important that we take basic disinfection procedures seriously. Ships being a confined space, the spread of the disease is faster here. Keeping that...
Improper Oil Storage Tank Valve Opening Burns Seafarers Arms & Legs!
The UK & PI CLUB has given a brief report titled "Risk Force: Burns" concerning the recurring fire accidents that had taken place in ships due to various reasons. The report emphasizes that adequate...
Logistics Giant Holds Out Against Ransom Following Cyberattack!
Toll Group is having a tough year, and has confirmed that the “unusual activity” on its servers last week was a cyber attack, which has now led to ransom demands.
The threat –...
An OPEC+ Country Forsee Deadlock Due To Cut in Oil Production!
Iraq, OPEC's second largest oil producer, has instructed its biggest company, Basra Oil Co. (BOC), to cut output from May.
It is a part of its efforts to reduce its output by 1...
Rising Stockpiles Drown The Oil Market!
Lockdown measures have crippled the demand and supply is not falling quickly enough to keep up.
Oil-storage tanks around the world are rapidly filling with crude, leaving the new production coming out of...
Can Hydrogen Fuel and Solar Power Steer a 100-Foot Catamaran To Cross Atlantic?
The "Energy Observer" showed that hybrid systems could keep it operating at peak performance for 5,000 miles.
The hybrid system also don't have to stop in port for fuel purpose as it had...