[Watch] Container Ship Main Engine – How to Replace a Piston

It is presented an overhaul procedure for a ship main engine MAN B&W 8S50ME-C. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...

Turning the Screw on Shaft Energy

The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications and technology improvements. In the large tanker, container ship and bulk...

Use of HFO “Impractical” for Unmanned Ships

Bunker saving unmanned ships would need to use costlier distillate fuel due to the onboard handling complexities of heavy fuel oil, a UK-based academic has said. Citing a recent study, Christian Matthews , head of...

Container Line Rate Discipline Dying – Alphaliner

The period of rate stability in container shipping that followed the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping is coming to an end according to report. Hanjin Shipping went bankrupt on 31 August 2016 sending shockwaves through the...

Catastrophic Structural Failure of Flexible Coupling

Summary The vessel sought medical assistance from the Swedish Rescue Centre and the injured crew member was lifted ashore by helicopter. The Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) found that immediately prior to the accident, the flexible...

Managing Finances For Employees Working Abroad

Brightwell Payments, a leading maritime payments and technology company, announced the launch of the Brightwell Navigator Mobile App, providing commercial and cruise ship employees the ability to easily manage and move payroll funds directly...

Shipping 2030 Asia: The Innovation Imperative

By Danielle Hrin Kuek Key highlights Lack of global standardized regulations makes it expensive to innovate services and enjoy scalability. Building drones technically might be innovative, but they have no value to a service industry...

Weekly Vessel Valuations Report

Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, September 12 2017 Tanker: It has been a quiet week in the Tanker sector with values remaining stable. VLCC Nichinori (298,400 DWT, Nov 2002, Hitachi) sold SS Due for USD 21.0 mil, VV...

Which Sector Should We Invest in Drybulk Shipping, Kamsarmax?

By Eddie Youn Sentiment in dry sales & purchase market have been a bit improved recently and more dry bulkers physically has been under new ownership now, comparing last month. Most of all, kamsarmax newbuilding activities...

Five Sailors Missing After Ship Collision Off Singapore

On September 13, five sailors were reported missing after two ships collided with each other off Singapore waters. What happened? The Indonesian-registered tanker reportedly collided with a Dominican-registered dredger. A total of 12 crew members onboard...