Early Swing of the Vessel’s Bow Results in Grounding
Summary
On 25 July 2016, the Maltese registered passenger ship Horizon ran aground on the rocky bank ‘Plentinggrunnen’ soon after departing her berth in Stavanger, Norway. At the time of the accident, she had 1615...
Gas-lift Diffusion BWMS for Big Bulkers
Coldharbour Marine’s inert gas based ballast water management system has always targeted bigger ships. Now the company has launched a new version of its gas-lift diffusion (GLD) plant designed specifically for large carriers.
The UK-based...
First Autonomous Ship Registered in the UK
The UK Ship Register has signed its first autonomous vessel, C-Worker 7, to the flag.
The unmanned ship can be used under direct control, semi-manned or completely unmanned, and has been built by ASV Global,...
ABB Sets Out Electric, Digital, Connected Approach for Shipping
With this new approach, ABB focuses on harnessing the full potential of its power, control and automation solutions through a program of digital integration that will bring about a step change in vessel and...
Greek Shipping Firms Scoop Up Auctioned Off Vessels in 2017
Navios Maritime Partners and Capital Maritime & Trading are among the Greek-owned shipping companies that have recently allocated tens of millions of dollars for the purchase of vessels auctioned off by creditor banks this...
MSC Shipmanagement Wins Top Shipping Award
MSC Shipmanagement Limited is delighted to accept a major award for its contribution to the shipping industry and economy of Cyprus, as well as its training and care of seafarers.
The President of the Republic...
Damen to Acquire DSME’s Share in Mangalian Yard
The Damen Shipyards Group has decided to enter into an agreement to purchase Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering’s (DSME), which is a major stake in Romania-based Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI).
Intention to boost shipbuilding:
The...
Thoresen Rides Dry Bulk Recovery
Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) said on 14 November that it had a THB49.14 million (USD1.46 million) net profit for the third quarter of 2017 as the Thai conglomerate's dry bulk shipping business continued to...
Greek Shipowners have $15.2 Billion in Newbuilds
Renewal of the Greek fleet continues at pace as cash rich owners continue to build ships and buy ships.
A survey by Naftiliaki Greek Shipping Review of the Greek orderbook has revealed 237 ships of...
First LNG-fuelled Container Vessel Launch Completed
Launching of Containerships’ first LNG-fuelled container vessel was completed on 4.11.2017. M/S Containerships Nord was successfully launched during high tide at Wenchong Shipyard.
The shipbuilding work of the first vessel continues now on an outfitting...