Flexible Workforce for Ship Management Companies
How can Marine and Ship Management companies utilise a more flexible workforce?
As offshore-focused businesses weather the unprecedented industry downturn, many companies servicing the sector are looking for ways to more efficiently manage costs in...
Marine Insurers Brace for New Sulfur Emission Norms
Shipping companies will have to upgrade their vessels well in time to adhere to the upcoming global sulfur emission norms to avoid losing their classification and insurance cover, underwriters and insurers said recently.
The new...
DC Grid with ABB Marine Software Crowned ‘Ship of the Year’
The most advanced cable laying vessel on the seas, featuring a wide range of ABB hardware and software, has been crowned ‘Ship of the Year’ by a prestigious maritime publication. NKT Victoria was given...
No Slack in VLCC Rush, Exploitation of Low Market Prices
There has been no slackening in the VLCC rush. Owners are still exploiting low prices which, for this type, slipped back again. Hong Kong based conservative owner Tai Chong Cheang booked two VLCCs at...
LR Classes First Ship “Cyber Safe”
Korean shipyard Hanjin Heavy Industries has delivered three ships which are the first to be classed with Lloyd’s Register’s notations certifying the autonomous systems onboard as safe from human error.
Three newly-classed ships, including tanker...
Complete Engine Room Watch Keeping
A. Handing over a watch:
Engineers on ships perform their duties in rotational shifts, each having fixed and equal number of hours. This work shift, also known as a watch, needs to be carried out...
[Watch] Are Drones a Game Changer for Last Mile Deliveries?
by Marius Johansen
Recently, Drones have proved to be a game changer due to several reasons which are listed below:
Cost-efficiency
Using drones, rather than launch boats can help reduce costs by up to 90% for vessel...
[Watch] Constructing the Most Advanced Cable Laying Vessel
From the seabed to the cloud: constructing the most advanced cable laying vessel
The story behind NKT Victoria, the most advanced cable laying vessel.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...
Bottom Touch Following Engine Blackout
On May 26, 2017, at 1.28 p.m. the pilot of the "Grande Ellade" reported an engine blackout during the departure from Esbjerg.
What happened?
The ship reportedly suffered an engine blockout. As a result the...
Tanker Collision Kills Three
In an unfortunate incident, a fishing vessel reportedly sank after colliding with a tanker.
What happened?
The "Gaz Century", enroute from Alexandria to Marsaxlokk, was in collision with the Tunisian tanker "Hatem Kousai" on May 27,...