USCG Type-Approval Awarded to De Nora BALPURE® BWTS
Nora has received USCG type approval for BALPURE® BWTS
De Nora is the originator and patent holder of electro-chlorination disinfection of ballast water through the slipstream method
The system identified by US EPA Science Advisory...
[Watch] Air Lubrication for Cruise Ships – The Silverstream® System
The Silverstream® System, an air lubrication technology for shipping, is a unique system that reduces frictional resistance between the water and the hull surface, dramatically reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions.
Disclaimer: This video is...
Reflections 2019: Global Shipping Scouts for Future Growth
In the midst of the US-China trade war the destiny of the dry bulk market remains uncertain.
2019 to become a difficult year for the crude-oil shipping sector in spite of US sanctions...
Just Few Days Left! Amended Cargoes (IMSBC) Code Enters Force
The impact of IMSBC Code changes from 1 January 2019 on coal cargoes says an article published in IIMS.
When is the kickstart?
On 1 January 2019 amendments to the IMSBC (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes)...
How Safe Are You on a Cruise Ship?
With two recent deaths aboard Carnival cruise ships, the safety of the vessels is in question.
What's the trouble?
There is no centralized database of cruise ship deaths that could be found, especially when it comes...
Armed Stowaways Hijack 71,000-tonne Cargo Ship in Thames Estuary
Four stowaways found on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary have been detained after the vessel's crew was threatened, says BBC news.
What happened?
Stowaways on a cargo ship in the Thames Estuary have threatened...
Drewry: Where Do Carriers Stand in Five Years?
As shippers go on to make large-scale vessel sharing agreements, carriers are formulating new strategies to survive, reports Drewry.
What are the new ways?
It has been said that differentiation is impossible in the container...
World’s Largest LNG Bunker Supply Vessel Begins Operations
On 11 December 2018, the world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel started its operations in Northwest Europe.
Largest LNG Supply Vessel
The LNG tanker ‘Kairos’ is the world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel and has a...
World’s First Polar Tanker Built For Condensate Transportation
Condensate arising from the Yamal LNG project will be shipped to export markets by a new build.
The Yamal LNG project partners entered a long-term charter agreement on the ship with Greek owner...
Electrical Fault Grounded a Tanker with Tonnes of Alkylate off Morrisburg
Damaged electrical components in the steering system caused a tanker loaded with tonnes of alkylate to run aground on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
What happened?
In May 2018, the tanker 'Chem Norm' ran aground on the St....