IEA’s Report States The Impact Of Reducing Methane Emissions
Reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations is among the most cost-effective and impactful actions that governments can take to achieve global climate goals, said the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new...
Value Maritime & Yard Energy Speed Up Scrubber Technology
Dutch scrubber manufacturer Value Maritime intends to accelerate the installation of clean exhaust filters on ships.
It has teamed with Yard Energy, a private investor in onshore wind and clean energy projects.
Yard...
New Package of Measures To Promote the Greek Flag
The Greek government is prompting a new package of measures to stop 'leakage' of ships and tonnage and to strengthen the competitiveness of the Greek seafarers, reports Safety4Sea.
Steps to modernise institutional framework
According to the...
Reisa Boasts the World’s First Raven Bridge System
Reisa is the first vessel in the world to boast the bridge system Raven INS developed by Norwegian Electric Systems and Havyard delivered the wellboat ‘Reisa’ to Norsk Fisketransport the previous week, says an...
ABB Azipod Electric Propulsion Makes Bulk Carrier Debut
China’s Chengxi Shipyard hands over the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds after both owner and builder highlight successful installation and commissioning for ABB Azipod propulsion, says an article published in their website.
Largest Bulk...
Shell Partners With ITF To Work On Sustainability
Royal Dutch Shell joined forces with the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Corporate Partnership Board to work on sustainability, decarbonization, innovative mobility and workforce diversity within the shipping industry, says an article published in Sea4sea.
Working...
Global Investors Call on UN To Protect Seafarers’ Welfare
A group of 85 institutional investors representing over $2 trillion in assets, joined forces calling on the United Nations to take further action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis for seafarers brought on by...
[Watch] Huge Snowstorm Causes 130 Car Pile-up Killing One
One person was killed and at least 17 injured in a massive pileup of at least 134 vehicles in blizzard conditions on a highway in northern Japan.
About 200 people were stranded in...
Falling Bumper Bar Bends the Ring Finger
In the latest version of safety events, IMCA has described a case where a crewmember broke his finger during ROV maintenance.
The incident
A worker broke his finger whilst working on an ROV. The incident occurred...
Chevron Lubricants Help Run Engines Despite VLSFO Setbacks
Chevron Marine Lubricants, in their press release, sum up how they helped their customers identify and manage a distinctive engine condition challenge associated with the widespread switch to low-sulphur fuels.
Scuffing due to fuel switch
Some...