Wärtsilä & Solstad Collaborate On Decarbonisation Ambitions
Solstad Offshore has turned to the technology group Wärtsilä for collaboration.
The agreement aims to identify, evaluate, and implement solutions that will increase fuel efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Wärtsilä...
Ship & Shore Safety Checklist For Chemical Tankers
Fire fighting equipment both on board and ashore should be correctly positioned and ready for immediate use.
Hoses should be in a good condition and properly fitted and rigged so as to prevent...
Drug Smuggling Has Drastically Increased In This Country, Call For Immediate Action
The shipping industry is wrestling with increased drug smuggling incidents in Brazil as reported by local correspondents Proinde and Brazil P&I.
It is alarming that in January 2022, shipping giant MSC and MEDLOG...
This City Maintains Its Title As The World’s Leading Marine Hub
Singapore’s unique geographic position means that some 30% of the world’s seaborne cargoes pass through the Straits of Malacca and the city-state.
The port’s authorities are also eyeing expansion.
Tuas will be developed...
Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Shows Agitated And Frustrated Crew
The maritime industry has struggled to do the same with varying levels of success.
The recent spate of events has fired up seafarers to question the levels of risk and reward.
A growing...
Diana Shipping Inc. Inks Time Charter Contract With Koch
Diana Shipping Inc, a global shipping company, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Newcastlemax...
How The Ukraine Crisis Is Already Hitting Americans’ Wallets?
The price of oil, which has been rising over the past year, hit an eight-year high this week as traders reacted to geopolitical tensions.
Gas prices are likely to surge even further if...
A Hybrid Drone That Combines Flying And Driving Capabilities
A consortium of seven entities from five EU member states has successfully completed the concept of Hybrid UAV-UGV for Efficient Relocation of Vessels (HUUVER) drone. The HUUVER hybrid drone combines the most useful features...
[Podcast] Conversation With CEO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Listen to the latest SeaTrade Maritime News podcast, where Carl talks about the manager’s latest acquisition and its relationship with the MPC Group in Germany.
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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...