Factors Behind Solar Power Modules for Ships
A study by Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled a number of factors that may decide the types and use of solar or photovoltaic (PV) power modules for ship-based projects.
Types of technologies
Conducted for...
Sunk Merchant Ship May Reveal Secrets That Changes History
On Jan 9, 1942, a steamship with 17 crew members left port in Galveston, Texas.
The Octavian was a Norwegian freighter transporting sulfur and wood resin to Saint John, New Brunswick, as World War II...
Cargo Ships May Be Causing More Lightning – Here’s Why
A recent study shows that cargo ships may be creating more lightning, and it was apparent to researchers that some physical processes were at play with the cargo ship - lightning relationships. So how...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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[Watch] A Four-mile Iceberg Breaking in Greenland
A team of NYU scientists has captured on video a four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in eastern Greenland. This phenomenon, known as "calving", is a force behind the rise of global sea...
Threat to Container Charter Market as Carriers Drift Towards Heavy Losses
Recent signs show that container lines are preparing to suspend services in light of weakening demand and also due to soaring operational costs, which in turn suggests that vessel charter rates could also come...
BBC Chartering Begins New Breakbulk Service Route
BBC Chartering has launched a new monthly project along with a heavylift cargo service between the Gulf, India and Australia.
Connecting major port cities
The service is presently operated by the 8,000 dwt M/V BBC Brisbane,...
Jinhui Holdings Co Announces Disposal of a Vessel for US$8.4 Mln
Jinhui Holdings has announced the disposal of a VESSEL to Xiangshan Xingning Shipping Co for US $8.4 million.
It is expected to yield a book gain of about HK$15.3 million upon disposal of the vessel.
Did...
Vroon Sells MPI Offshore to Van Oord
Vroon Group has signed a letter of intent with Van Oord to sell MPI Offshore. Van Oord will take over the MPI organization in Stokesley, UK, along with the vessels and crew of the...
Tanker was in Danger of Sinking
On July 14, a tanker suffered water ingress in the engine room and suffered a blackout.
What happened?
The tanker ‘T.Caroline’ was enroute from the Aliağa district to Mersin when it suffered a water ingress in...