Michigan University Unveils Autonomous Maritime Research

Maritime Autonomy Research Center unveiled in Michigan University to improve the prospects of unmanned research vessels. The primary aim and objective is to double the trade. A coalition of scientists, navigators, policymakers are...

Dryship Sells its 2001-built Panamax Dry Bulk Carrier

DryShips Inc. is selling one of its 2001 built Panamax dry bulk carrier by the end of this month, says a press release on NASDAQ website. The company, a diversified owner and operator...

Wind Propulsion Solutions at SMM

With more number of ships for decarbonisation, the search for credible, viable and cost-effective solutions has increased. Initial challenges To counter the challenges of IMO’s initial strategy to peak GHG emissions from international shipping as soon...

Rolls-Royce Launches New Battery System for Ships

Lithium-ion based energy storage system Green investment for ship owners System complies with international legislations Increase efficiency and Reduce emissions ESU System class approved by DNV GL Rolls-Royce is launching a lithium-ion based energy...

Maersk’s Mumbai Records ‘Highest Load’

The Maersk line has announced that one of its container ships named after an Indian city has set a world record by surpassing the highest load capacity. Highest load record The container vessel ‘Maersk Mumbai’ has...

3 Crew Members of Cargo Ship Laden with Fuel Supplies Detained

On August 22, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained three crew members of a cargo ship laden with fuel supplies at Tanjung Pasir waters. What happened? The MMEA personnel intercepted a cargo ship and detained...

Send in the Drones: Solving Inspection and Repair Challenges at Sea

Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles can solve much of the shipping industry's problems. They are used for various purposes like pollution control, rescue operations, surveillance etc. The UAVs and ROVs are widely used...

[Watch] Tank Barge Grounded on the Rhine

On Aug 21, 2018, at 9.30 a.m. the "Somtrans XV", ran aground between groynes on the Rhine at Millingen. The ship got stuck near a bunker station on the left river shore. It was...

It’s a Cylinder Head, Cylinder Cover

A metal casting which fits over a cylinder. Did you subscribe for our daily newsletter? It’s Free! Click here to Subscribe! Source: Wartsila

Steel Ship Suspended in the Air

Steel ship weighing 2 tonne made to fly Pfeifer, demonstrates quality of its cable structures and wire ropes in Höhenrausch cultural project 12 - 25 tonne load shackles placed to monitor loads Multiple...