Container Vessel Firefighting Regulations “Inadequate”
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has warned that Solas firefighting regulations for container vessels are “inadequate” – particularly as ships have grown in recent years.
IUMI said the regulations were developed for general cargo vessels,...
The Maritime Standard Awards 2017 – Finalists Revealed!
The Maritime Standard has announced the names of the finalists for its fourth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, to be held on Monday, 23rd October 2017, at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai. Around 800...
Rolls-Royce Sign Ship Energy Management Agreement
Inmarsat and Rolls-Royce have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to have the option to make the Rolls-Royce Energy Management system available via Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress high-speed broadband service, to reduce energy consumption...
Can a Cruise Ship Capsize? Dangers of Luxury Holidays at Sea Revealed
Though cruise holidays are built with relaxation in mind, the journey isn’t always smooth.
There are many obstacles cruise ships can face out in the open ocean, but thankfully the industry has contingency plans for...
Container Ship Fire at Port of Tauranga
On September 24, a fire reportedly broke out in the containership with fire-fighters breaking into the hatch to contain the fire.
What happened?
The fire erupted in the hull of the vessel ‘Kokopo Chief’ which was...
Tanker Laden with Gasoline Explodes Off Hai Phong
On Sep 21, a product tanker HAI AN 16 suffered explosion in a pump room and consequent fire. The incident reportedly happened while offloading cargo of gasoline at Hai Phong port, Vietnam.
Three crew were...
[Watch] Tanker Grounding Near Antwerp After Collision with Bulker
A video animation created from satellite data has retraced the path of tanker Seatrout, which ran aground near Antwerp after a collision with bulk carrier Usolie this week.
The incident occurred just before 0545 on...
Trump Administration Announces New Travel Ban
The Trump administration has unveiled new travel restrictions on certain foreigners from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen as a replacement to a central portion of its controversial travel ban...
Singapore to Trial Marine Biofuels
Can biofuels provide a sustainable power alternative to the shipping industry? A new collaborative project in Singapore is going to test the idea.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed an agreement with BHP and GoodFuels Marine to run...
How Technology Makes Ports More Efficient
Taking a look at the world around us, it is clear that technology is making boundless industrial and societal processes more efficient. From online booking tools to lock scheduling systems, today’s ports have a...