[Watch] Hurricane Michael Unearths Nearly 120-Year-Old Shipwreck Off Florida
In early October 2018, as the Hurricane Michael unleashed its wrath on the Florida Panhandle, it unearthed a rare piece of history: the wreckage of not just one — but possibly two — 19th-century...
Next Steps to Deliver IMO GHG Strategy
The preparations to deliver the IMO initial strategy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships has moved forward with the approval of a programme of follow-up actions.
Planning tools to meet deadlines
On October 22, the...
Is it a Plot to Clean those Fuel Tanks?
As the IMO 2020 deadline approaches shipowners are gearing up. Some are jittery while others are apprehensive. Recently, Handy Shipping Guide came up with a full comprehensive analysis of the situation and what it means...
ABS Aids Greek Ship Operators in Meeting 2020 Sulfur Cap
Leading Greek shipping industry stakeholders joined ABS for a workshop on drafting 2020 sulfur limit Ship Implementation Plans (SIP), says a press release dated Oct 30, 2018.
How ABS helps?
Intended to help shipping companies and...
Underwater Bow Thruster Removal Adapted to the Vessel’s Schedule
Last month a hydrex team removed a bow thruster from a 300-meter container ship. This was done during a stop in Italy. The unit needed to be overhauled and the operation had to be...
IMO on Fuel Oil Quality and Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oils
In addition to progress made on a number of important issues, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at its recent Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) listened to the concerns raised by INTERCARGO and others,...
30 Crew now Held Hostage! Piracy Again Raising its Ugly Head
Piracy again raising its ugly head in the African waters, with 30 crew held hostage.
What happened?
Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are now believed to be holding more than 30 crew members hostage after...
Car Carriers on the Up Despite Rising Uncertainty
Finished Vehicles trade in shipping has recorded a growth of approaching 6% in 2017 to 37.5 million ceu.
Low order books is preventing acquiring capacity.
Only 4 car carriers were ordered in the...
Scope of Regulation and Risks of Non-Compliance
With less than eighteen months before Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention comes into effect, there are still numerous challenges surrounding compliance and enforcement, which have cast uncertainty over the effect...
IMO Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships Adopted
Scientists warn that, by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish. IMO and others adopted an Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships and the same is published...