Shenzhen Port Enacts Low-sulfur Fuel Rule Ahead of Schedule
From now, the ships berthed at the port of Shenzhen are required to burn low sulfur fuel after local authorities decided to implement the requirements of a national directive that established emission control areas...
Moving Inlet Ports Concept for Optimization of 2-Stroke Uniflow Engines
Nowadays, the fixed size and position of the inlet ports on 2-stroke engines is one of the most limiting factors for improving thermal efficiency. In fact, only by using a symmetrical shape an effective...
Woman Explores Abandoned War Ship after 75 Years
The Second World War navy ship has been left decaying underwater for the past 75 years. That’s until a brave woman decided to explore the haunting wreckage while on a trip to the Egyptian...
Are Big Ship Good for Exporters?
Stacked high with empty containers, the Aotea Maersk came in light on the first visit to the Port of Tauranga, mostly to accommodate the daylight welcome ceremony held on the north end of the...
ABB’s OCTOPUS Marine Software Improves Safety and Efficiency of TPI Megaline Vessel
Mega Caravan semi-submersible vessel is utilizing with ABB’s decision support system
The Korean heavy lift company TPI Megaline has selected ABB’s predictive OCTOPUS marine software to ensure safe and efficient operations on one of its...
Expanded Panama Canal Locks Require a New Look for Old Equipment
In the original configuration of the Panama Canal Waterway, small locomotives are used to pull ships through the locks. In the expanded section of the canal, tugboats are used to move the vessels along.
In...
Anchored Cargo Vessels Collide with Each Other
Two anchored cargo vessels collided with each other in Singapore waters, sending around 10 containers toppling from one vessel to another. Another container has reportedly fallen into the sea water this Friday.
The two cargo...
Will One Other Ship Sail into a Hurricane? El Faro Remembered
Hurricane Matthew: Measures taken by ships to avoid repeat of El Faro accident
A year ago this month, the world witnessed the sinking of cargo ship El Faro when hurricane Joaquin slammed into the cargo...
Top 16 Things on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Everyone Needs to do at Least...
Royal Caribbean cruises are known for the wide-array of entertainment, dining and things to do onboard, and it got us thinking what would be a list of must-do activities that every Royal Caribbean cruiser...
[Watch] Ingalls Shipbuilding Lifts 700-ton LHA 7 Deckhouse
Watch Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully installing the deckhouse on the amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7).
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or...