E-navigation Resolutions Adopted by IMO at MSC Meeting
In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization approved a number of circulars related to the development of E-navigation, says a press release published on their website.
What is it?
E-navigation...
World’s New LNG Exporter Inks To Ship Argentine LNG
Argentine energy company YPF has reached a preliminary agreement with the US-based LNG company Excelerate Energy to charter a second LNG carrier to transport Argentine LNG to the global market, reports Rigzone.
LNG supply to...
Singapore To Store More MGO?
Singapore, to meet the upcoming IMO 2020 sulphur cap regulation, has better positioned itself by having a new larger storage capacity of clean marine fuels, reports Seatrade Maritime News.
The joint venture
Singapore’s Jurong Port and...
‘Not Enforcing IMO 2020’ Takes Over Countries While Loopholes Stares
The flaws and the problem areas in the IMO 2020 sulphur regulation is becoming clearer as we are fast approaching the deadline and smaller but significant countries have found ways to disown. A Sea...
Know Your Cruise Better With These Secret Code Words
Code words of emergencies on a cruise ship are important as other provisions, so that the passengers can be aware of the situation on board.
The crew members undergo intensive training on these...
How Does a Ship’s Flag Affect Its Crew?
British-flagged ship owned by a Swedish company was seized by Iran last week, putting 23 seamen in trouble.
British or American flagged vessels enforce their own safety rules whereas the Caribbean island doesn't...
Shark Fin Soup Thrives in U.S. Despite Ban!
Around 200 restaurants across the U.S. continue to offer shark fin products, including shark fin soup.
Shark fin soup is a traditionally expensive East Asian dish associated with banquets and celebrations.
Despite a...
Baleària’s Inducts LNG-Fuelled Smart Ship ‘Marie Curie’
Baleària has inducted its fourth smart eco-efficient ship ‘Marie Curie’ into its fleet for connecting Valencia-Ibiza-Palma.
It incorporates dual LNG and fuel engines with a power of 20,600KW, it represents another milestone in the commitment...
DNV GL Makes Emergency Systems & Procedures Questionnaire Public!
The PSC’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2019 on emergency systems and procedures will start on 1 September 2019, says a press release published on their website.
CIC 2019
The inspection campaign's focus will be to verify...
C-Job Explores the Possibility of Using Ammonia As Ship Fuel!
The shipping industry is looking towards using ammonia as an alternative source of fuel since it provides carbon-free emissions.
Using periodic overcapacity of renewable energy ammonia can be produced also known as NH3, by binding...