DNV GL has published new rules for voluntary class notations governing the design and follow-up monitoring of water-lubricated stern tubes which waives the requirement to withdraw and inspect the tail shaft and bearing every...

The Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) has designed and developed a dual-fuel engine.  It is equipped with a low-pressure gas admission system.  At present it has successfully completed its Type Approval Test (TAT). In early...

MHI Hybrid Turbochargers, received an efficiency award from The Japan Machinery Federation. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME), has developed a Hybrid Turbocharger, that incorporates high speed generator motor in Mitsubishi...

It was found through a scientific study involving 16,000 households that frequent hand wash reduces infection.  It was not conducted in any third world nation but in UK.  The Lancet, a medical journal, reported...

  The first on list comes the chlorine trifluoride.  The chemical chlorine trifluoride is one of  the world's most dangerous chemicals that can blow you into bits. The azidoazide azide comes next. It is a...

ABS, a leading provider of classification to the global marine and offshore industries, announces the appointment of Bret Montaruli to the role of Vice President and Chief Engineer. Present chief engineer of ABS Jim Gaughan,...

International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) has prescribed a list of requirements with regard to the prevention of pollution from ships.  To comply with IMO’s regulations, ‘The World’, the largest, private, residential ship on the seas...

World market leader for large diesel engines for use in ships and power stations - MAN Diesel & Turbo sign a new license agreement with local engine builder Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YCMP)...

Several barge incidents Polluted the mississippi. The U.S. Coast Guard reported several separate barge incidents on the Mississippi River.  Both the incidents reportedly polluted the mississippi river. Incident 1: In the United Bulk Terminal at mile marker...

Polarcus  introduces the largest man-made moving object on earth. Polarcus Amani is the largest in-sea configuration ever towed by a single seismic vessel. Highlights: The vessel measures 1.8 kilometer (1.1 mile) wide across the front ends.  With each...