CSIRO Ningaloo Research Trip Unearths Anchor that may be 150 Years Old
CSIRO researchers at the World Heritage listed Ningaloo reef make a surprise discovery of a ship's anchor that may be up to 150 years old while mapping the ocean's floor.
As part of a four-and-a-half-year...
Main Sea Freight Index at Baltic Exchange Reaches Best Since 2015
The main sea freight index at Baltic Exchange for ships carrying dry bulk commodities advanced above 950 points mark on Wednesday led by the strong cape and Panamax indices.
The Baltic Dry Index, which provides...
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Says that Carriers seek New Alliances
Mario Cordero, the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), said that as container carriers form new alliances and merge, they are seeking new powers, causing some nervousness among shippers.
“Carrier consolidation combined with capacity...
Shell Indonesia Lubes Plant Ramps Up Marine Lubricants Production
Just over one year from the start of its operations, Shell’s newest lubricant oil blending plant (LOBP), located in Marunda Centre, near Jakarta, Indonesia, has more than doubled its production slate and is now...
MAN Approves ‘Ceramic Metal’ Piston Ring Coating Technology
Precision Products wins provisional approval from MAN Diesel & Turbo for latest ‘ceramic metal’ piston ring coating technology.
Application of ‘CM2’ technology in large-bore two-stroke marine engines confirms Precision Products’ leading position in the development...
Open Day Invite from MCTC to Crewconnect Conference Visitors
Marine Catering Training Consultancy (MCTC) will be opening the doors to its new MCTC Far East offices to visitors of this year’s CrewConnect Global Conference and Exhibition in Manila.
MCTC Marine Ltd, which is based...
ACO Marine’s ‘IKEA IDEA’ Saves Space for Bibby Polaris
ACO Marine has been awarded a contract to supply a Clarimar MF-10 wastewater treatment plant to the 8234t Dive Support Vessel (DSV) Bibby Polaris.
The vessel’s current wastewater management arrangement will be converted to the...
[Watch] Rescue of Diver After 15 Hours
Watch a 68-year-old diver has been found by rescuers after 15 hours in the water.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
British Diver Rescued after 17 Hours in Shark-infested Australian Waters
On November 9, a 68-year-old British scuba diver expressed relief over his rescue after 17 hours lost at sea in shark-infested waters off Australia's northeast coast, when a solo dive trip went wrong.
Les Brierley was...
Demand for Dry Bulk Ships While Tanker Values are Difficult to be Assessed
Ship owners are finding it hard to assess if current tanker values are favourable or not, from a buyer's’ perspective, while sellers are also contemplating whether current prices are good value or not. In...