Fireflies With Infrared Technologies & AI To Inspect Composite Structures
Two Cambridge-based companies, Innvotek and Mapair, have successfully trialled a drone system.
The active thermography module captured variations in surface temperatures of blades when heated, revealing hidden imperfections that are not visible on...
Piracy Incidents Reported In Asia Between 15-21 February
ReCAAP informed that during 15-21 February 22, three CAT 41 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
During 15-21 Feb 22, one incident outside Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.
The...
[Watch] Two Black Hawk Helicopters Crash
Around 9:30 a.m. on Feb 22. two black hawk helicopters crashed in Mineral Basin at Snowbird resort. The helicopters were a part of a routine Utah National Guard training, according to Chief Warrant Officer...
Misjudgment During Navigation Led To Grounding Of 20,000+ TEU Boxship
A misjudgment during navigation was the probable cause of the grounding of the 20,568 TEU Container ship off the German island of Wangerooge earlier this month, an investigation has found.
Incident
On 2 February 2022, at...
The 5 Important Unanswered Questions About COVID
President Joe Biden extended President Donald Trump's declaration of a state of emergency on February 18, 2020, as reported by CNet.
A significant risk
A statement from the White House said, "the COVID-19 pandemic continues to...
Why Contracting Omicron Is Better Than Vaccination?
Billionaire Bill Gates said the omicron variant moved faster than COVID-19 vaccines, creating a high level of natural immunity, reports Washington Examiner.
The Munich University Conference
While speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Gates, who has...
Asia’s Cash Premiums For 0.5% VLSFO Rises
Asia's cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by steady cargo demand.
While the front-month spread for the marine fuel grade widened its backwardation.
Cash premiums for...
Tanker Market Cautious, Possible Sanctions On Russian Oil
Russia-loading fixtures still being carried out, but some owners wary
Owners will rely on sanctions clauses if new measures against Russian oil imposed
War risk premium in place for Black Sea, Sea of...
SPR Release Contemplated By White House, Oil Price Nears $100/b
Russia-Ukraine risks keep oil prices elevated
DOE offered 50 million barrels in November
US SPR inventory falls to lowest in 19 years
A recent news article published in the Platts states that White House...
AAL Shipping Receives Increased Orders For Innovational 3rd Generation Newbuildings
A recent news article published in the AAL SHIPPING states that it has increased the orders of its innovational third generation newbuildings.
Launch of 3rd generation newbuilding plan
Late November 2021, AAL Shipping (AAL) announced the...