It’s an Air Compressor! Winner is…
Usually two-stage, two-crank machine used aboard ship to supply compressed air. The air is compressed in the first stage, cooled and compressed to higher pressure in the next stage. Compressors must always be started...
Construction of LNG Ships for Volkswagen Group Logistics Begins
Volkswagen Group Logistics celebrated the official launch of their LNG vessels.
This LNG powered ships will carry Volkswagen vehicles in the Europe-North America route.
The new ships will abide by the IMO regulations...
A Paradigm Shift from Preventive/Planned to Predictive Maintenance
As we know that, “a penny saved is a penny earned”, our world is experiencing a tough economic climate. Shipping companies are finding ways to trim the Trans-fat by optimising their spend and thereby...
Coldharbour Initiates Japanese Type Approval Process
Coldharbour Marine, a manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems based on unique inert gas technology, has engaged Japanese classification society ClassNK to assist in the process of obtaining Japanese type approval from the Ministry...
Cheap Charter Rates Give HMM’s New Panamax Service a Competitive Edge
With Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) about to launch an Asia-North Europe service deploying panamax-size vessels, maritime consultant Drewry has debunked the theory that unit slot costs on bigger ships will always work out cheaper.
HMM surprised...
Wärtsilä VOC Recovery System can Save Tons of Fuel Each Year for Two New...
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) recovery technology, LNG fuel gas handling systems and the auxiliary engines for two new shuttle tankers being built for Singapore based AET Tankers...
China’s Intelligent Workhorse of the Seas
A comprehensive approach to ‘smart’ ship technology has been adopted by Chinese shipbuilding industry in a recently delivered handysize bulker, writes David Tinsley.
China’s determination to be a front runner in the production and operation...
NYK Conducts Ship-to-Shore Connection Test of Navigation Support Tool
NYK and MTI Co. Ltd. conducted a ship-to-shore connection test for the ship navigation support tool J-Marine NeCST,* and together with Japan Radio Co. Ltd. verified the effectiveness of the tool’s functions.
For the test,...
Environmental Award for MSC Cruises
The MSC Cruises has been conferred an award for sustainable and environmental stewardship on its ship ‘MSC Meraviglia’.
The Cruise line has been awarded the “8 Golden Pearls” award from international certification agency, Bureau...
Maersk Boxship Collide with Another Boxship in Callao
On March 24, a Maersk boxship collided into another boxship belonging to Seaspan and chartered by Maersk Line’s 2M partner, MSC.
What happened?
The Maersk container ship ‘Laura Maersk’ collided with ‘MSC Schuba B’ at the...