We Must Future Proof Our Industry, Says Intermanager
InterManager, the third party and in-house ship management association, has urged the maritime industry not to neglect its duty in ensuring a sustainable future. Speaking at CrewConnect Global, InterManager’s President Bjørn Jebsen and SecretaryGeneral...
Sunken Tug Lifted from Waters Off B.C. Coast
A sunken tug has been lifted from the waters off British Columbia's central coast more than a month after it ran aground and sank, releasing thousands of litres of fuel into the ocean.
The latest...
Cargo Ship Capsize after Hitting Reef, Navigational Alert near Olinda!
On November 12, a general cargo ship Navemar-XII capsized and sank after striking a reef near the Lighthouse in Olinda, Brazil.
The vessel with cargo of construction materials was en route from Recife to Fernando...
[Watch] Sunken Tug Lifted After 33 Days
Watch the sunken tug getting out of the waters off British Columbia's central coast. The tug ran aground and sank nearly a month ago, releasing thousands of litres of fuel into the ocean.
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Hand Severed in Marine Engine Piston Inspection
A commercial ship operator reports an engineer having his hand severed at the wrist during a routine inspection of the main engine units.
One of the tasks during this inspection is to take a...
[Watch] Short Animation on Flexible Retrofit Device
Watch a short animation on the cost-effective, flexible retrofit device, MacGregor 3D MotionCompensator (3DMC).
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of...
[Watch] Divers Recovering Artifacts of 80-year-old Ship from Bottom of Somers Bay
For nearly 80 years a piece of Flathead Valley History has been sitting at the bottom of Somers Bay, but thanks to sonar technology divers have discovered the wreckage of the Kee-O-Mee, and have...
Precision Load-handling With 3D Motion Compensator
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has introduced the 3D Motion Compensator (3DMC), a flexible retrofit device, which is designed to enhance the load-handling precision of an offshore crane even in challenging sea states.
"MacGregor's standard active...
Future of Shipping Depends on Training and Retention of Seafarers
Training acts not only as a career enhancer, but also plays an essential role in the modernisation of the shipping industry as a whole, said Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping...
Hack the Sea – Created Novel Safety and Efficiency Concepts for the Maritime Industry
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, organised its first hackathon "Hack the sea" on 11 - 13 November 2016 at the Interschalt Maritime Education & Training Centre, in Schenefeld, Germany. The event brought together over 70...