U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Honors 26 Indian Shipping Companies
On August 28, the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai organised an award ceremony and recognised 26 shipping companies that participated in the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) voluntary AMVER program.
Recognised work of companies
The award ceremony was...
Carnival Cruise’s Newest Ship Strikes Manhattan Dock
On August 28, a new cruise ship completed its cruise on a bumpy note when it collided with a dock on Manhattan’s West side.
What happened?
The Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship ‘Carnival Horizon’ launched into...
Technology Providers Unveil Gas-fuelled Ships Partnership
The leading ship technology providers have announced a partnership to optimise the integration of engines, fuel gas systems and storage on gas-fuelled ships, reports the Motorship.
What is it?
A cooperation emerged between the two-stroke engine...
Can FG’s E-surveillance Curb Maritime Crimes?
Nigeria has faced 20 vessel attacks in 2018, of which 16 were in Brass, Bonny and Bayelsa coast.
A cumulative loss of 40000-100000 barrels of oil are reported daily.
NIMASA has set up...
Verify Gross Mass (VGM) Weight Submission
Maersk Line publishes FAQ’s on the implementation of the new SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) requirement for the verification of container weights. In its communication, it reminded that it is the shipper’s responsibility...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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If you have any picture based or text based challenge...
Aurora in World First Ethane Fuel Conversion
ABS Navigator Aurora transformed into a Enthane Fueled Vessel.
The first ship in the world to do so proved the viability of enthane bunker fuels under the new regulations.
The conversion was made...
Recycling Washington’s Ghost Ships Could Turn Trash into Treasure
Cleaning up and recycling old ships might spark rural employment and also help in pollution control. Keeping this in mind, the DNR wants to spur cleanups and rural jobs, says a story published in...
Big Data to Optimise Empty Container Logistics
Marlink has signed an agreement with Transmetrics to establish a strategic business partnership aimed at predictive logistics optimisation for maritime customers. The agreement will enable Transmetrics, a Forbes-awarded start-up, to leverage Marlink’s broadband satellite...
World’s 1st Port to Depart a 19,000 TEU Vessel
The Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) has been identified as World’s first port to depart a vessel with a load of over 19,000 TEUs.
Surpassed milestone
The port, a member of MMC Group, became the...