Install Scrubbers or Face Extra $34bn for Low-sulphur Fuel
Within two years it will be illegal to power a ship with fuel having more than 0.5% sulphur content, unless the vessel is fitted with an exhaust clean gas system, known as a scrubber,...
Worker Found Dead in Cargo Hold of Ship at Port of Houston
On March 27, a worker was found dead in the cargo hold of a vessel and was removed from the vessel when it arrived at the Port of Houston.
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The authorities are investigating the...
[Watch] Cargo Hold Tragedy Onboard a Ship
On March 27, a worker was found dead in the cargo hold of a vessel and was removed from the vessel when it arrived at the Port of Houston.
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[Watch] Man Launches Himself Into the Air with Homemade Rocket
A 61 year old limo driver attempted a rare feat when he launched himself into the air with the help of a homemade rocket near Amboy, California, the report says.
"Mad" Mike Hughes, the rocket...
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...