Strict Liability for Ships Carrying HNS Substances

Chemicals and other dangerous substances occasionally end up in the ocean after ship collisions and other accidents at sea. And this can cause serious damage to the environment, property and health. Compensation after collisions The Danish...

ExxonMobil Issues Guidance for Switching to Low Sulphur Fuel

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 0.5% sulphur cap is expected to be active from 1 January 2020. Ahead of this, Exxon has got some top tips to help the marine industry switch to low...

[Watch] 250-foot Ship Sunk for Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program

 The 250-foot Fairfield New Venture was sunk in June 2018 as the newest addition to Alabama's artificial reef program. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...

It’s a Bilge Well

A sump to which bilge water drains. It is important to arrange bilge wells in the way enabling permanent access and possibility of cleaning even when holds are loaded. Did you subscribe for our daily...

Star Bulk Undervalued on Rates, Oaktree Stock Sale

Star Bulk Carrier is often undervalued when it comes to its stock rates. Research Analyst William Meyer believes the company’s stock will be up in the next few months. The primary stock owner...

Lifetime Vessel Performance Gets the Focus

Alfa Laval will once again have a strong presence at SMM, the world’s most prominent maritime exhibition. As the company enters its second century of marine service, the focus will continue to be on...

Terberg Tells of Ship Size and Fuel Cost Challenge

According to Rob Van Hove, the Managing Director of Terberg Benschop, a subsidiary of Terberg Special Vehicles, Alternative fuel lines, fuel costs and emissions reduction; automation; and the scale of terminal operations constitute the...

ClassNK Releases Amendments to Class Rules

ClassNK, a leading classification society, has announced that it released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on 29 June 2018. Responding to requests ClassNK is constantly revising its...

[Watch] ABB Partners on Cutting Edge Fuel Technology

A partnership has been initiated between ABB and Ballard Power Systems to develop next-generation of fuel cell power systems for sustainable marine operations. Clean energy harvested The new fuel cell power system will be jointly developed...

Collision Course

Commerce and state pilot associations, both in the same river, headed in opposite directions, will soon meet in a passing situation. How they negotiate that critical port-to-port passing is more important now than ever. The...