VLCCs, Place Your Bets!
In 2018 so far, some 17 VLCCs have been ordered, which has expanded the orderbook by 17.0% in terms of vessel numbers, according to Alibra data. Of these ships, all but two are to...
Is China Changing the Game in Trans-Polar Shipping?
China with all its might is trying to change the game of shipping. It’s major focus is the North Sea Route (NSR) which connects Asia and Europe along the northern coastline of Russia. This...
Material and Technical Impact on Shipowners
Finland-based exhaust gas cleaning pioneer Langh Tech has explained how last week’s decision to prohibit the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil will have a material and technical impact on commercial ship operations.
In a special...
Ferry Freight Service Axed After Fire
The services of a freighter were suspended following a fire that erupted onboard the vessel.
What happened?
The ferry operator DFDS axed its freight service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge in Belgium following a fire on one...
[Watch] Seal Hitchhikes on a Vessel’s Rudder
A massive cargo ship was in for a surprise after a seal hitchhiked on the vessel’s rudder.
What happened?
A video posted online showed a seal hitching a ride on the back of a massive cargo...
Captain to be Fined for Using Heavy Fuel in Port
A captain has reportedly been fined in Marseilles criminal court for violating fuel standards.
What happened?
The captain of the vessel ‘Azura’ was detained on March 29 when it stopped over at the Marseilles port.
Upon inspection...
It’s a Balljoint Connection Over the Bow
Balljoint connection over the bow – A special link between a floating pipeline and hopper dredger.
Winner is Ansuman Ghosh.
Photo: J. Babicz
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Guidance will Ensure Ships are Compliant with IMO Cyber Risk
Guidance is now published and will ensure shipowners to comply with IMO’s cyber risk management requirements, reports Marine Mec.
Flag state Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued guidance notes for owners of its flagged...
IMO on Track to Introduce High Sulphur Fuel Carriage Ban from March 2020
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to prohibit not just the use, but also carriage of bunkers above 0.50% sulphur, have been agreed this week, taking into account a request from IBIA and IPIECA to...
[Watch] Underwater Survey of Submarine Wreck
In April 2018, a joint US and Australian expedition to survey Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1 has provided detailed images of the 103-year old shipwreck, which lies on the seafloor off the Duke of...