HR Competencies For The Future Mariners
In his paper, titled “Human factor competencies for the future mariner”, Capt. Pradeep Chawla, highlights the technological changes happening in the maritime world and also the prime competencies required to thrive in this environment.Abstract:
This...
‘Sand Boat’ Capsized Near Dongying City In China
Following is a video showing how rapidly a sand carrying, self propelled boat capsizes. The boat crosses, what appears to be a river near Dongying city in china, at a constant speed, when the...
AMECS As An Alternative To Cold Ironing
California Air Resource Board (CARB) Allows Use Of the new Advanced Maritime Emission Control System (AMECS) As An Alternative To Cold Ironing In Marine IndustryThe California Air Resource Board (CARB) issued an executive order...
First ever Conversion To Dual-Fuel LNG Propulsion
German shipowner Reederei Wessels has announced the world’s first conversion of a containership to dual-fuel LNG propulsion. The refit will be carried out next year on its 1,036 teu, 10,585gt feeder Wes Amelie.
The Berlin...
Lessons From Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The Deepwater Horizon platform collapsed due to a subsea well blowout in April 2010 spilling an estimated 205.8 million gallons of oil. The response to the spill was diverse and conducted on an unprecedented...
Stormy Weather Keeps Rescue Crews From Reaching Stranded Tug
A tug boat, the Peter F Gellatly, had grounded by the weekend's storms off Galveston's East Beach since Sunday along with the barge it was tugging. The prevailing weather condition makes rescue efforts more...
Wärtsilä Announces Contest For Ideas
Wärtsilä is a globally known pioneer in the utilisation of digital technologies in the marine and energy industries. It launches an innovation contest for start-up companies and entrepreneurs to find new and unique digital...
Hurricane Patricia Grounds And Threatens Breaking of Bulk Carrier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0_MmEO7o4&feature=youtu.beAccident
: GroundingVessel involved
: Los Llanitos, a bulk carrierLocation
: Barra de Navidad, MexicoCasualties
: NonePollution
: Small amount of Oil SpillThe vessel, which departed from the Port of Manzanillo, was unable to withstand the strong winds, Category...
U.S Tourist Dies After Zipline Mishap
Marsha Boekeloo, a 56-year-old cruise ship passenger, died after falling from a zipline in Puerto Rico. The fatality occurred on October 15, but the police released the information on October 20th, Tuesday.
The identity of...
Florida Hunters Kill 200 Bears on The First Day
The Florida State’s bear population has grown to about 3000 bears from a mere 300 in the 1970's due to the State’s wildlife conservation policy. But, now the same agency, the Florida Fish and...