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Addressing the IMO Council, meeting for its 116th session at IMO Headquarters in London, it is evident that the spotlight is on Ship Efficiency too.  In line with that here is an interesting guide...

A Massive Boat of Biblical Proportions – Noah’s Ark Replica Now Open

As the Bible reads, two by two, the animals entered Noah's Ark, and Thursday in northern Kentucky, humans followed suit.  The $100 million ark replica follows the same measurements of "300 cubits," as indicated...

Smooth Transition to New Weight Rules at APM Terminals

Smooth Transition to New Weight Rules at APM Terminal Facilities as VGM Certification Takes Effect The APM Terminals Global Terminal Network is working closely with supply chain partners across the portfolio to ensure seamless implementation...

Pirates Attack an Oil Tanker in the Gulf of Guinea

On July 7, a crude oil tanker reportedly came under pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea, near Nigeria.   Heavily armed pirates boarded a tanker underway, which was enroute from Agbami Offshore Terminal to...

IMO Awards Indian Tanker Captain for Exceptional Bravery at Sea!

Captain Radhika Menon, Master of the oil products tanker Sampurna Swarajya, is to receive the 2016 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for her role in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from...

Ships and Planes Grounded as Typhoon Slams into Taiwan

Nepartak made landfall about 5 miles southwest of Taitung City, Taiwan, shortly before 7 a.m. local time Friday, with estimated winds around 201 km/h (125 mph). The typhoon lost power after slamming into Taiwan's...

Cockburn Dive Trail Featuring Omeo Shipwreck at Port Coogee set to open this Summer

Construction of the City of Cockburn's new maritime dive trail, showcasing the Omeo shipwreck at Port Coogee, has been completed and is set to open this summer. About 25 metres from the shore, the purpose-built...

‘Mass Flow Meters’ – a ‘Sea-change’ in the Singapore Bunkering Industry

As Singapore bunkering industry is gearing up, more bunker tankers are being equipped with Mass Flow Meters.  As we are all aware that from January 1, 2017 it will be mandatory to use an...

Alfa Laval PureBallast All Set for USCG Type Approval

Alfa Laval is progressing smoothly in its endeavour  to submit a US Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for the product - Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1.  It is expected to be submitted  in the...

A Tanker to Become an Artificial Reef! Ready to be Sunk Off Pompano

A ship complete with underwater art exhibits, is scheduled to be sunk on July 23. The 324-foot Lady Luck, a tanker ship formerly known as Newtown Creek, will be the centerpiece of what...