12-Year Old Boy Developed a Ship To Clean Plastic From Oceans
A 12-year old boy designed a ship that sucks pollutants from seas and oceans motivated by a viral video.
The vessel ERVIS uses a multi-stage cleaner that uses size-based separation to separate different sizes of...
The Countdown to IMO 2020
The shipping industry, is one of the biggest polluters in the world.
It contributes 17% of the world’s CO2 annual emissions and 8% of its sulfur output.
It is believed that the IMO’s...
Tsuneishi Augments Proven Bulker Range
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan in partnership with Monohakobi Technology Institue has delivered its first upgraded post-Panamax type bulk carrier TESS999.
The vessel comprises of 98,000 deadweight with advanced operational efficiency making it the...
Brexit Deal Crushed by Historic Margin
The UK Government's Brexit deal was rejected by the British lawmakers by 432 to votes.
The government now has to win a no-confidence motion to prevent an election.
With the brexit date set...
Strong Winds Suspend West Mediterranean Bunker Operations
From January 14 onwards, the bunkering operations in the Port of Malta were suspended due to strong winds.
What happened?
A spokesperson for the Malta port authority has announced the suspension of bunkering operations due to strong...
Cable Ship Capsizes After Collision with Tanker
On January 14, a cable ship capsized after colliding with a tanker in the Indonesian waters of the Singapore Straits.
What happened?
The cable ship 'MV Star Centurion' capsized in the Indonesian waters of the Singapore Straits...
How Does Active Heave Compensation Technology Function At High Sea?
Active heave-compensation (AHC) technology
Offshore cranes and other equipment doing subsea work are provided with AHC systems to ensure precision in high sea states and extreme weather conditions.
The essential function of AHC technology is the...
Growth Impact From Venezuela’s Seizure Of Exxon Mobil’s Ship
Venezuela’s Navy recently seized Exxon Mobil’s ship contracted to explore its territory off Guyana.
To minimize potential impacts Exxon Mobil has focused its Guyana exploration program on the eastern half of the territory.
...
Sluggish China Coal Demand Hits Panamax Rates
The coal condition in China has affected the Panamax rates making it visible in the Baltic Index, reports Laurence Walker for the Montel News.
How much have the rates fallen?
Panamax vessel rates have declined by nearly 12%...
Zim Seals Vessel Sharing Deal with 2M Alliance
On January 11, the Israeli-owned container ship operator Zim and the 2M Alliance, which consists of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced a new vessel sharing deal that is of more...