8 Things Cruise Ship Workers Want To Tell Passengers, But Can’t
Cruise ship workers are tasked with making guests as happy as possible just like other employees in the hospitality industry.
Workers can't always be honest with passengers about their behavior or about...
Consumed 22 Kg Plastic Kills Pregnant Whale in Mediterranean
A pregnant sperm whale was discovered lifeless on a seaside with 22 kilograms of plastic inside her. This has prompted a stark warning over the risks of air pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, says...
Safety Implications Associated With the Use of 0.50% Sulfur Fuels
With the IMO 2020 sulfur regulations in the horizon, new variants of bunker fuels are gaining momentum which is primarily hybrid fuel that meets compliance. The chemical nature of these fuels has been very complex so far...
5,000 Metalheads on a Ship in the Bahamas
Here's what happens when you stick 5,000 metalheads on a ship in the Bahamas, writes Metal Hammer for Loudersound.
The metal cruise
A staple part of the heavy metal calendar for eight years now, the latest...
IMO 2020 Boosts Sales and Prices of Secondhand Tankers
As per an article published in Platts, the new sulfur emission norms for marine fuels have boosted the sale prices of secondhand tankers, particularly the Long Range II, which are in strong demand, shipping...
IMO To Declare New ISO Specs for Compliant Fuel by Mid 2019
According to a Platts report, new ISO standards for IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel are expected to be issued by ISO by the middle of 2019.
Edmund Hughes, head of air pollution and energy efficiency at...
Ability To Detect and Predict Vessel Movements in Advance
AI used to detect ship collision risks and predict hotspots where risks are higher.
The dynamic technology predict 15 minutes in advance where a collision might occur so that the captains of the...
Malaysia Launches US$ 180 Million STS Facility in Johor
US$180 million project off Johor’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas, enabling ships to transfer their cargo to other vessels without having to dock at the piers.
The 1,200-hectare facility, will allow higher shipping flexibility...
Hurtigruten’s New Green Tech Ship Starts Sea Trials
Hurtigruten’s new hybrid-powered cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen completed its first sea trials.
The vessel has been custom built for some of the world’s most extreme waters and tested in Norwegian fjords.
It is...
BIMCO Opens Office in Greece
Bimco all set to open a new office to focus on having a stronger and closer dialogue with Bimco's Greek membership.
The company plans to recruit more Greek members and provide a back-up service to...