World’s First LPG-Fueled VLGC Completes ‘Historic’ Voyage
BW Gemini, the world’s first VLGC to be retrofitted with LPG dual-fuel propulsion, completed loading at Enterprise Terminal in Houston.
The VLGC had completed its "historic" crossing of the Pacific Ocean on LPG...
Mission in China Continues To Help 23 Stranded Sailors
Two Indian ships continue to be stranded in Chinese waters for over six months.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the Indian Mission in Beijing is in touch with the Chinese...
Ranking of 12 Largest Container Carriers on Sustainability Report
Giles Foundation has come up with a Maritime Environmental Reports.
They assess the quality of the environmental reporting presented by the twelve largest container carriers in the world in their sustainability reports.
They...
UECC Teams Up With Gasum For First Ever LNG-LBG Bunkering
On December 16th, the UECC PCTC M/V Auto Energy received the first ship-to-ship bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) blended with 10% renewable Liquefied Biogas (LBG), says a press release issued by UECC.
Gasum’s LNG...
RMI Issues Guidelines For Installing RFAs Onboard Yachts
The Republic of Marshall Islands shared the requirements for the design, installation, and operation of Recreational Fire Appliances (RFAs) onboard RMI-flagged yachts, says an article published by Safety 4 Sea.
Recreational Fire Appliances (RFAs) means...
Hapag-Lloyd Signs $1 Billion Deal for 6 LNG Powered ULCVs
Order placed at Korean ship yard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
Vessels will be powered by LNG Dual Fuel.
Delivery starts in April 2023.
1 billion USD investment.
German liner giant Hapag-Lloyd has ordered...
New COVID Strain Travels Round the World As Australia Detects 2 Cases
Australia detects new UK strain.
Hong Kong, India and other countries cancel Britain flights.
Much is unknown about the strain, but experts said current vaccines should still be effective against it.
Australia has detected...
EU and UK Inching Towards Brexit Trade Deal on Christmas Eve
European Union and British negotiators inched their way to within touching distance of a trade deal early Thursday.
It is raising hopes a chaotic economic break between the two sides on New Year’s...
Digital Celebration of Christmas Day
These may be hard times, but technology can help.
It has its flaws. It’s not accessible to everybody. But the BBC Tech team has pulled together some ideas for digital solutions to aid us in...
Zoom Turns Santa & Goes Free for Celebrations, Limitless Talktime
Although there are many video calling services, Zoom has been by far the most popular choice in 2020 and just announced impressive financial results for Q3, reports Tech Advisor.
No 40-minute Limit
But the company has...