‘LNG Schneeweisschen’ Delivered and Deployed
On July 31, an LNG carrier that was jointly ordered by MOL and Itochu Corporation was delivered at the Okpo shipyard by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) in South Korea.
Bagged several...
Wärtsilä Extends Seals and Bearings Remote Maintenance Services
Wärtsilä is exercising the power of using smart glasses in its stern tube seals and bearings services to offer remote maintenance via augmented reality.
Remote access
The Finnish company is currently using the technology for installations...
[Watch] US Coast Guard Videos Cargo Ship Rescue
On July 31, the US Coast Guard released footage of saving a 22-year-old man who suffered seizures while at sea on a cargo ship.
The man was identified as Shuklendra Singh from India who had...
Could a Vessel Fire Sink Your Company’s Supply Chain?
Though the cause of the fire on the Maersk Honam is unknown at this point, it's one of a spate of fire disasters at sea that cost lives and caused property damage and supply...
Charterers, Shipowners Beware! Fines for Polluters Increased
A new financial year brings with it an increase in the fines for those polluting Australian waters. Ship owners, charterers, masters, operators and their insurers should be aware of potential liabilities for fines in...
[Watch] Amazing Aerial View of World’s Largest Shiplift at Three Gorges Dam
Amazing aerial view of world's largest ship elevator at world's largest hydropower project.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of...
It’s a Chain Stopper, Cable Stopper
A fitting used to secure the anchor chain when riding at anchor, thereby relieving the strain on the windlass, and also for securing the anchor in the housed position in the hawsepipe. Chain stopper...
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Announces a Model Change for its Best-selling Ship Kamsarmax
A next-generation model
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. will implement a model change for its best-selling Panamax ship, the Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier, with improvements for environmental performance and operation profitability.
The basic concept of the new model...
New Cargo Ship Oleander Marks a Milestone
A crucial step in the building of a new version of the cargo ship, Oleander has been celebrated from the shipyard in China where the vessel is under construction.
Bermuda Container Line has announced the...
Partner Carriers Hit for $120m After Disappointing First Quarter for ONE
Ocean Network Express (ONE) recorded a loss of $120m in its inaugural trading quarter. It says that, “This was due to providing clumsy services in the initial stage, and a rise in bunker prices...