ABB Ability Lands Major Deal for Nine Heavy Lift Vessels
OCTOPUS marine software will map the safest and most efficient routes for a fleet of heavy lift vessels servicing the expansion of a giant oil field in Kazakhstan.
ABB has secured a series of contracts...
[Watch] 3 Thousand-foot Freighters Converging Near Soo Locks
Ship lovers got a treat in recent days when three of the Great Lakes' massive thousand-footers where gathered at the Soo Locks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
David Kaye got some great pictures of the heavyweight...
Coldharbour Targets Greek Market as BW Demand Picks Up
“We are in the final stages of a successful ballast water treatment installation for one of our key Greek clients, and we are in negotiations with several other potential customers in this important market....
History: Container Shipping Accident Adds to a History of Incidents
Another incident has been added to the long list of the history of shipping accidents. According to a story published in the Herald, the container ship incident off the Mid North Coast last week...
New Rules Drive Essential Work in Gibdock’s Direction
According to Gibdock, the need for ship owners to comply with new rules on environmental responsibility should not disguise the fact that choosing the right repair facility is a critical commercial decision.
Move to curb...
FueLNG Orders Singapore’s First LNG Bunker Vessel
The company FueLNG has placed an order for a US$37.5M, 7,500 m3 gas carrier that will be Singapore’s and southeast Asia’s first LNG Bunker Vessel (LNGBV).
The ship has been planned to be built...
Cosco Shipping to Test Mitsubishi Scrubber
The COSCO shipping company is gearing up it vessel to host a pilot installation of a new scrubber technology developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Makes use of limited space
The rectangular funnel known as ‘Active...
Plastic Straws and Cutlery Banned on Fred. Olsen Vessels
In a move that was welcomed by all, UK-based operator Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has banned plastic straws and cutlery onboard its cruise ships.
Reduce waste
The company had initiated the ban onboard its four cruise...
Sex and the City: A Global Revolution
Japanese voice-over actress Yūko Nagashima was a little worried when she first took on the job of providing Carrie Bradshaw’s voice in dubbed versions of the US television phenomenon Sex and the City.
Now,...
[Watch] Pacific ‘Garbage Patch’ Even Worse than Feared
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the largest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet, contains even more debris than scientists had feared according to new research.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....