Smaller BWMS For Smaller Vessels
Alfa Laval has expanded its PureBallast range to suit smaller vessels taking less ballast water by the introduction of a new reactor for their UV-filtration system. This widens the scope of usage even to...
Sprottenback Event Honors Stena Line Group
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Niclas Martensson, Stena Line Group’s COO received the Kiel Port Prize 2015 award for being the world’s first shipping company to run a methanol-powered ferry. He received the award during the port business community's...
Bunker Prices Speculated Around $48 Per Barrel
The market saw a sharp fall in crude prices on Wednesday, with Brent down by $1.33 and WTI down by $1.88. However, the prices quoted by Brent technically seemed to stabilize at $48 a...
Rare Celestial Event: ‘Supermoon’ Coinciding ‘Lunar Eclipse’
The occurrence of Supermoon is evident when a full or new moon coincides with a Moon that is nearing its minimum distance (perigee) to Earth. The Moon is in the closest part of its...
X-STERN™- The Breakthrough
The first vessel of offshore wind service industry receives the first X-STERN™. Yno 309 and 310 are scheduled for delivery from Ulstein Verft in 2016 and 2017.Highlights :The X-STERN™ has several of the same...
Piston Ring Life Increased By 250 %
The Mobilgard 570 is a special anti-wear cylinder oil designed to extend piston ring and liner life.Technical achievement:
Costamare Shipping, Athens, Greece, the owner of Cosco Yantian has, in consultation with Field engineers from...
Weather And Physics Turns A Crane Into A Tragedy
The Tragedy
In Mecca, the Grand Mosque at the city’s center was already filled with visitors. An hour before sunset, a blustery storm was whipping through the city’s buildings, half-built high rises and thicket of...
[Watch] Video Warning The Outbreak Of Piracy Off Somalia Coast
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One of the biggest threat to International shipping is Piracy Off the Somalia Coast. Despite the international naval forces along with numerous national vessels and task forces entering and leaving the region, the warning...
Terrible Seattle Crash Kills Four
Several U.S. cities use the amphibious "Ride the Ducks" for tours, that can drive on roads and float on water. Notably, these vehicles have been involved in multiple fatal accidents. In Seattle, in Washington...
Fred Olsen Windcarrier Bags Installation Order For 70 Wind Turbine Generators
The Fred. Olsen companies first ventured into the wind industry in the 1990’s, when Fred. Olsen Renewables was involved in the early onshore wind farms before also venturing into offshore wind. Fred. Olsen...