ABB Next-gen DP System for Autonomous Shipping
The ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control dynamic positioning (DP) system, With its user-centric design simplifies ship maneuvering with an intuitive touchscreen-based user interface and enables more safer and efficient ship operations, reports JLA.
What is...
China Imposes Emission Rules Too Early
From October onwards, the major ports located around the Yangtze River Delta has planned to impose restrictions on ship emissions.
Strict regulations
This move by China is being widely appreciated as it gears to impose tighter...
Panama-flagged Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Evia
On September 4, a general cargo vessel ran aground in a sandy area situated off the northern coast of Evia.
What happened?
The Panama flagged cargo vessel ‘Arslanbey’ ran aground in a sandy area off the...
Unlawful’: Vessel Charged Workers to Join Ship
In a series of shocking revelations, the crew members of an International vessel were forced to pay $1500 to receive employment and this has raised concerns of "unlawful" practices within the international seafarer industry.
What...
Langh Tech Delivers Scrubber Systems to NORDEN’s 12 Vessels
The Finnish scrubber manufacturer Langh Tech has closed its largest deal so far and will deliver SOx scrubber systems for 12 vessels owned by Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S.
Installation of scrubber systems
The Danish shipping company Dampskibsselskabet...
Charterers will Favour Cheap Fuel
A recent news report by mpropulsion, is about a service that is intended to give charterers an estimate of a vessel’s fuel consumption based on various parameters in comparison to similar ships in the...
It’s a Deepwell Cargo Pumps
Electrically- or hydraulically-driven cargo pumps used in tanker cargo pumping system. A deepwell pump is submerged in the fluid that it is pumping with its impeller placed in a well in the tanktop, which...
Don’t Forget About Gangways and Ladders
The US Coast Guard reminded the stakeholders on the potential safety hazards associated with the use of gangways and ladders, after the recent fall incident leading to the death of a ship’s pilot. The...
Lingering Marine Fuel Quality Concerns in USGC Push Prices Up
Fuel contamination at the Port of Houston earlier this summer had led to a major price rise, steadily this year.
Unusual price trend
Pricing in Houston has trended higher year on year, with the IFO 380...
Monjasa Acquires Bunker Tanker
Monjasa has acquired a new bunker option for its tanker, reports a Press Release on its website. The vessel in question is the EU-flagged 8,200-dwt tanker, MT African Sprinter which will be used for...