New Californian Biofouling Regulations
The California State Lands Commission (SLC) has approved new regulations on vessel biofouling that take effect on 1 October 2017.
The aim of the new rules follows those of the recently adopted Californian regulations on...
Cavitation: Moving Ahead Powerfully
MAN Diesel & Turbo optimizes the efficiency of ship propellers using cutting-edge CFD simulation methods
The layout of ship propellers is a balancing act between optimal power conversion and the avoidance of unwanted cavitation effects,...
Electrical Fuse Box Sparks Causes Engine Room Fire
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an accident report, regarding the eruption of fire onboard the towing vessel Thomas Dann, while en route to Florida, that led to a constructive total loss.
Summary
On July...
Legal, Traceable and Sustainable Fishing
The United States Agency for International Development’s Oceans and Fisheries Partnership (USAID Oceans) and Inmarsat Global Limited (Inmarsat) have announced a new partnership to help commercial fishing crews promote sustainable fishing in Southeast Asia.
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By Train or by Ship, Transporting Coal Causes Trouble
The derailment of 30 coal wagons on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Montana is just the latest in a long list of coal transport accidents which highlight the risks from shipping...
Global Container Volumes on the Rise in H1
During the first six months of this year, the global container port throughput rose by 6.7 percent and the growth is on track to hit over 6 percent for the full year, a six-year...
Ship Channel Shutdown! Exxon Cuts Refinery Rates
Exxon Mobil Corp said on Saturday it has cut rates at its 560,000 barrel-per-day Baytown, Texas, refinery due to the shutdown of the Houston Ship Channel amid Tropical Storm Harvey.
“We continue to work with...
Robbers Steal Oil from Anchored Ship
On the early hours of August 19, few robbers boarded an anchored tanker and reportedly stole oil.
What happened?
The tanker was anchored at Lagos General Purpose Anchorage, Nigeria.
According to a report by ICC International Maritime...
Its Weather or Ship? Beaches Evacuated Due to Chemical Cloud
On August 27, a weird chemical cloud caused the beaches to be evacuated across East Sussex, England.
What happened?
The reason for the weird cloud has not be determined, the experts have putting forth various reason...
Ship Runs Ground in Port of Richards Bay
On August 28, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground after coming in the way of a swift high tide.
What happened?
The Philippine-registered MV Beaumont cargo vessel had left the berth after loading cargo. The vessel...