A Lifeboat Tows 80-tonne Vessel to Safety
On February 5, a lifeboat reportedly came to the aid of an 80-tonne vessel and pulled it to safety after it was disabled.
What happened?
The 80-tonne vessel commercial vessel was pulled to safety by lifeboat...
Bulk Carrier Under Suspicion of Oil Loss
On February 6, a bulk carrier was suspected to have caused an oil loss when the vessel was docked at the pier.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Marcos Dias’ was suspected to have leaked oil in the...
Drones in the Deep! New Applications for Maritime UAVs
On September 2017, an online portal called Drone Major Group (DMG) was launched to support and grow the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, and other autonomous vehicles. Focused on underwater, air, surface...
[Watch] Tanker Rolls at Sea
Watch the Short documentary which shows Living on tanker ship.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult...
Top 10 Global Fleets Worth $516 Billion
With no African nation making it to the ranking of ship owning nations, the latest report by Vessel Value has estimated the top 10 global fleets at $516 billion.
Topping the list is Greece, with...
Contaminated Fuel Halts Marine Engine
Summary
During a crew transfer operation by workboat, a problem occurred causing the workboat’s engine to cut out. The crew’s Engineer made several attempts to restart the engine however this was unsuccessful.
The Coxswain made contact...
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 on Top with a Revised G8 Certificate
Alfa Laval PureBallast 3, the third generation of the market’s leading ballast water treatment technology, is the first solution to meet the revised IMO G8 testing requirements. DNV GL, acting on behalf of the...
DNV GL Launches Nauticus Hull Version V20
DNV GL’s upgrades its Hull Software to support IACS requirements.
It will have advanced tools for structural analysis.
Nauticus Hull V20 has been developed in coordination with shipyards and shipping companies.
Recently, a...
S&P Activity Stirs as Beijing Readies Ban on Older Tonnage
Price levels for older tonnage are likely to jump in the coming months ahead of an expected important regulation change from Beijing. Numerous brokers tell Splash that new rules, likely to come in by...
Total Commits Further to LNG as a Maritime Fuel
On Tuesday, French supermajor Total expressed their deeper commitment towards the liquefied natural gas (LNG) by chartering a refueling vessel for Europe-to-Asia trade routes.
A Clean fuel
The marine fuels division of Total signed a charter...