Tokyo MoU – Operators Are More Concerned On Enclosed Space Safety
A study has been conducted by Tokyo MOU with regard to the safety of Enclosed Spaces in ships. According to the recently released preliminary results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on crew familiarization...
How To Get Fuels From Exhaust Gas?
Yes! There is a Bioprocess To Convert Waste Gas Into Liquid Fuel
MIT Researchers have successfully trialled the process of converting waste gas into liquid fuel at a pilot plant in China using engineered microbes.The...
Aframax Tankers Propelled By Wärtsilä FPP
TMS Tankers To Retrofit Wärtsilä FPP
TMS Tankers Ltd., has selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels under construction in China.In December 2015, the order was placed with Wärtsilä CME Zhenjiang Propeller...
Boozed-Up Captain Grounds Ship And Blocks Entry To The German Port Of Rostock
Unfit Captain under the influence of alcohol grounded a 85m long cargo ship off Germany on saturday March 26th.A 2011 built cargo carrier ran aground in the entrance of the German port of Rostock....
10 Steps To Audit Cyber Security
Here are the top ten security tips and habits every computer user should know. Consider it a quick way to audit your own security or help others you care about get the essentials down.10....
[Watch] The Franklin Expedition and the Discovery of HMS Erebus
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax launched the Franklin Exploration Exhibit, which highlights the 1845 Franklin Exploration along with the discovery of Her Majesty’s Ship, Erebus.Watch the video taken inside HMS Erebus,...
MAN’s Ethane-Fuelled Engine Passes Type Approval
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s first G50 ethane-fuelled two stroke engine for the 36,000m3 liquefied ethane gas carrier, which is under construction, has passed the type approval test.MAN Diesel & Turbo's G50 Engine has successfully...
Coltraco Ultrasonics Launches Portamonitor
Coltraco Ultrasonics has unveiled a miniature Portamonitor which can be used onboard ships to identify mechanically deteriorated bearings.Complementing the Coltraco’s range of Portascanner Watertight devices, the miniature Portamonitor is designed to enable testing of...
Capesize Bulk Carrier Ran Aground After Losing Propulsion Power
Capesize bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal in southern direction at 114 kilometer mark on March 23rd.A 292m long capesize bulk carrier was proceeding in southern direction through the canal, but...
Massive Oil Slick From A Broken Ship Off Taiwan
A 15,487-ton container ship broke apart and became stranded on a reef near Shihmen in New Taipei City, causing a massive oil slick.Accident type
ShipwreckVessel type
Container vesselEnroute
Hong Kong to Keelung Port in TaiwanCasualties
All 21 crew...