Grounded Vessel Lightered and Refloated
On November 23, the vessel that had been grounded was planned to be lightered up and due to this a part of its cargo was offloaded.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Achim’ was planned to be lightered...
[Watch] Ship Remains Believed to be Russian GHOST Vessel
Wreckage of the doomed cruise ship MV Lyubov Orlova which went missing at sea in 2013 and was plagued by rats may have been found buried in sand on a beach, researchers say in...
Container Ships at Massive Risk! Complete Lack of Security
A British cybersecurity specialist has published details which lay out how easy it is for container ships’ loading and cargo routing plans to be compromised.
The issue arises from the complete lack of security in the BAPLIE EDIFACT, a...
What Happens When Fuel Oils are Burnt in a Diesel Engine Without a Scrubber?
The mechanism of fuel oil combustion in a diesel engine is well described by Wright (2000):
The oxides of sulphur (SOx; SO2 + SO3) emissions are a direct result of the sulphur content of the fuel...
[Watch] Video Animation Shows ULCC on the Move After Two Years
The ultra-large crude carrier Seaways Laura Lynn is back on the move after spending more than two years moored in the same spot off the coast of Oman.
The vessel, one of the two...
Petronas Signs Up for Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer
To facilitate ship-to-ship LNG transfer, Petronas LNG Ltd has signed a two year service agreement with Argo Engineering and Eastport Marine.
Argo has vast experience in LNG shipping operations supported by a network of experienced...
Five Predictions for the Tanker Market in 2018 by Sovcomflot’s
The tanker market in 2018 will be gas fuelled, highly regulated and see pre-2000 levels of private and state tanker company ownership according to Sovcomflot UK's Lord Nicholas Fairfax at this year's Tanker Shipping...
VIKING Becomes IMPA ACT Preferred Supplier
Global marine, offshore and fire safety equipment and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced it is now a Preferred Supplierunder the IMPA ACT programme.
IMPA ACT is an initiative of the International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) that commits its member shipowners, ship operators,...
Inmarsat Opens World-leading Facility in Ålesund
Inmarsat, the world’s leading global mobile satellite communications company, has opened a new office, at the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center (NMCC) based in Ålesund, Norway, to continue to drive the digitalisation of the shipping industry.
The opening of the facility in the heart of Norway’s leading edge maritime community, signals Inmarsat’s intention to...
Broken Down Cargo Ship Towed to Scapa Flow
A cargo vessel which experienced engine trouble off Wick earlier today is heading for Scapa Flow tonight, being towed by the local tug Einar.
Wick Lifeboat was initially tasked to the vessel, the 88m long Bahamas...