Gate Terminal to Increase Ship Loading Flow Rate
Gate terminal announces that it will invest to increase the ship loading flow rate at the jetties for large ships from the current 2300 m3/hour to 4000 m3/hour to lower port time for vessels....
Noise and Seafarer’s Hearing Loss
Noise has been identified as a major hazard to the health of the seafarers and has been found to cause hearing loss over years of being exposed to various sources like large diesel engines,...
Marijuana Found in Seawater Inlet of Engine Room
On June 21, the Manzanillo Port Authorities discovered suspicious packages stashed in a seawater inlet of an engine room.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MSC Perle’ was intercepted by the Manzanillo Port Authorities based on suspicions. Upon...
[Watch] 2 Ships Sunk Off Coast Become Volusia’s Latest Artificial Reefs
Seas were smooth, skies were blue and more than 70 boatloads of people turned out to watch the sinking of the 150-foot steel cargo vessel, Lady Philomena, and the 90-foot tug Everglades.
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Two Ships Reefed on One Day
On June 23, two vessels reefed and reportedly sank after waiting for months in the Atlantic Ocean.
What happened?
The vessels ‘Lady Philomena’ and ‘Everglades’ sank about nine miles east of Volusia county in the Atlantic...
American Shipowner Opts for WE Tech’s Energy Efficiency Solution
The American Shipowner Vulica Shipping has chosen WE Tech Solutions to provide the energy efficiency solution to its two 68000dwt Self-Unloader Bulk Carriers. The vessels were constructed by Jiangsu Hantong Shipyard, China and classed...
Fuels, Lubricants & Green Marine
International Maritime Organization (IMO) fuel rules entering force in 2020 mandate a drastic sulfur reduction. By 2050 the mandate is to cut greenhouse gas emissions of shipping by at least 50 percent.
Marine fuels, lubricants...
‘Be Realistic on Compliance’ Plea from Shipping as Tough Bunker Rules Loom
Compliance is becoming a key issue amongst the shipping industry heavyweights as they gear up for the 2020 sulphur cap.They want a “pragmatic approach” on compliance, in order to smooth imposition of the 0.5%...
Failure of Slip Ring Leads To Loss of Propulsion
Summary
On 9 February 2017, the passenger cruise ship Norwegian Star departed Melbourne, Australia, on a scheduled cruise to Dunedin, New Zealand. There were 2,113 passengers and 1,017 crew on board. On departure, the starboard...
CMA CGM’s Founder Saade Dies at 81
June 24 saw the end of the legendary Jacques Saade. The 81 year old Lebanese immigrant who founded French shipbuilding firm CMA CGM breathed his last on Sunday, said a report published in Reuters.
The...