Reduction in Plunger Sticking Claimed with New Anti-sticking Pump Elements
Deposits in the barrel can significantly impede the pump’s operation. Common measures such as the regular cleaning of the pump element are very time-consuming and far from ideal over the long run. L’Orange is...
Scrubbers Fail to Register in Global Orderbook
Ships with scrubbers, the exhaust abatement technology which removes sulfur from ships' emissions, represent a tiny part of the overall orderbook for new ships even though the numbers of units on order continues to...
PBCF Receives 2017 Nikkei Global Environmental Technology Award
On October 15, TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its jointly developed Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) received the 2017 Nikkei Global Environmental Technology Award, which is presented by Nikkei Inc.
PBCF:
The PBCF, which is...
Ships are Basically Big Floating Security Nightmares
Ken Munro, a researcher for UK-based Pen Test Partners, has been exploring maritime satellite communication systems used to keep ships connected while at sea. His findings don’t inspire much confidence. Munro, in a blog...
8 Year Old Girl Dies in Cruise Ship After a Fall from Deck
On October 14, in a tragic incident onboard a cruise ship, a 8 year old girl reportedly died after falling from the upper deck.
What happened?
The Miami-Dade police department was called in to investigate the...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground Due to Engine Malfunction
On October 14, a cargo ship reportedly ran aground in rough seas after suffering from an engine failure.
What happened?
A 50,626 ton cargo ship ‘Harvest Sky’ ran aground 0.3 nautical miles off the coast of...
Tanker with 1,000 Tonnes of Fuel Pierces Torpedo
A fuel tanker reportedly dropped its anchor accidentally and pierced a torpedo with its anchor.
What happened?
The demolition experts were called in to rescue a tanker carrying 1,000 tonnes of oil after the ship's crew...
[Watch] How Massive Icebreaker Ships Plow Through Frozen Seas
These specialized ships help create paths by pushing into ice pockets.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort....
Supramax Vessel with Nickel Ore on Board Sinks Near the Philippines
A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to the sources.
The 2010-built 57,367 dwt MV Emerald Star was on the way to Lianyungang in North China from...
Is it the Maersk Vessel that Collided Off Taizhou?
A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi, "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory from the Danish ocean carrier.
The ocean carrier said that "the incident is under...