New ILAMA Leads Concentrate on Lifeboat Ventilation
According to an article published in The Maritime Executive, the International Lifesaving Appliance Manufacturers’ Association (ILAMA) has appointed Harry Klaverstijn and Dave Parslow as its new chair and vice-chair respectively.
Working on new SOLAS requirements
They...
Great Lakes Invasive Species Creates Pressure for New BWMS Rules, Affecting Freighters
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species, reports the Urban Milwaukee.
Invasive Species Discovered?
Jake Walsh, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Limnology, ...
MPA To Adopt Modern Technology To Ensure Security in Singapore Waters
According to an article published in The Strait Times, as the maritime sector continues to digitalise, Singapore's port authority is increasingly turning to technology to ensure the security of the Republic's waters.
Ensuring Security With...
Torrent Power Seeks LNG Cargo for October Delivery
India’s Torrent Power is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in October, two industry sources, reports Reuters.
Delivery to Dahej Terminal
According to the industry sources, the utility is seeking the cargo for...
Is It the Ballast Tank Imbalance or Swift Turn That Flipped the Vessel?
Maritime experts say investigators look for problems that upset the giant cargo ship’s balance enough to make it fall onto its side, reports The Washington Post.
USCG investigation
As authorities try to answer why a cargo...
India VLSFO Available as Early as October Ahead of IMO 2020
According to the state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), IMO2020 grade VLSFO could be available in India as early as October, reports Ship & Bunker.
Demand from East and West coast
IOC Chairman, Sanjiv Singh said they...
Shipping Ready With A Combination of Deals To Make IMO 2020 Viable
Ahead of the S&P Global Platts Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC 2019), Insight presents a series of articles exploring aspects of the global trade in crude oil and refined productsI. Surabhi Sahu, the Senior...
The World’s Largest Nacho?
An article in BBC reports about the World's largest nachos, native of the city of Piedras of Mexico.
Two nations, one community
Nestled on the north-eastern edge of the Mexican state of Coahuila, the city of...
Former Cruise Worker Reveals a Quick Fix To Save Money On-Board
An ex cruise ship crew member has revealed a clever way cruise passengers can save money and enjoy their holiday, reports Daily Express.
Good idea to save money
Cruise ship holidays offer a wonderful opportunity to...
IMO’s Meeting Considers Implementation of International Regulation on Ports
During a Hutchison Ports/IMO/IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) seminar conducted on September 8, industry stakeholders questioned whether ports need international regulation.
The IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim reminded the audience that the IMO...