Ship CO2 Emissions Greatly Reduced by 1% by High-tech Surfaces
Research done by the University of Bonn showcases how ship hulls were coated with special high-tech air trapping materials reduces up to 1% of global CO2 emissions, says an article published in Phys.org.
The Study
This...
Why Ship Owners Are Reluctant To Help Distressed Colleagues?
Increasing number of shipowners are reluctant to assist in salvage operations during distress.
It has been attributed to an aspect of the law which empowers the owner of the distressed vessel to sue...
How To Get a Cruise Vacation for Pennies on the Dollar?
Who will say NO to take a cruise vacation for nearly free? Is it really possible to get one? "Yes it is," says an article published in Forbes.
Experts stand a chance
If you are an...
A Global Issue: Shipping Disputes and Suicides at Sea
Shipping disputes that expose vulnerable seafarers to tedious legal cases that leave them stranded at sea without pay are not exclusive to the UAE, reports The National UAE.
What is the situation?
Charities and human rights...
Singapore Launches E-bills of Lading Initiative
Singapore launches Pilot of TradeTrust Blockchain Shipping Initiative for the maritime sector through development of electronic bills of lading (EBLs), reports Asia/MiddleEast Maritime Focus.
What is the benefit?
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and MPA...
‘The Ocean’ a Service Provider, Re-imagining Ocean-Based Ecosystem Services
The 'Ocean' is a major service provider for local and global human activities, including transportation, food, and ecosystem services.
Experts stress the need for Ocean-based economies to be reevaluated to ensure its...
Unalaska Expects Record-Setting Cruise Season With 20 New Ships!
Twenty cruise ships are ready to be inducted into Unalaska by the end of the cruise season capable of carrying 500 to 700 people.
Unalaska is still grappling with the challenges that come with...
Scrubber Users Fight European Wash Water Proposals
IMO's MEPC has stressed on strict discharge criteria for open-loop scrubbers as a part of European Commission proposal to harmonise regulations governing the sulphur abatement technology.
The committee stressed the importance of scrubbers...
Finland’s New Gas-Fueled Icebreaker Goes Greener
Finland is the only nation where all ports regularly freeze in winter, meaning icebreakers are indispensable to keep trade flowing.
Finland's new icebreaker, Polaris, is the world's first to run on liquefied natural...
More Shipowners Join Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 in Support of Scrubbers
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the latest shipowner to join the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020).
This has increased the organisation’s membership to 35 shipowners operating a combined fleet of almost 2500 vessels.
The...