[Watch] This Massive Wave Tank Helps Study Tsunamis
These giant man-made waves help scientists understand tsunamis. It holds more than 9 million liters of water and makes waves 15 feet high. This tank shows what computer simulations can't.
This is how scientists...
Viability of Scrubbers for Different Type of Vessels
The justification for a scrubber is based on the following criteria:
Return on investment which includes the CAPEX and OPEX cost
The weight of the scrubber that will be added on to the vessel...
Incompetent Underwater Burning Operations Caused “Blow Back”
Diver position at the moment of the suspected blowback
IMCA has reported an incident in which a diver lost consciousness during underwater burning activities.
Summary:
The incident occurred during decommissioning and removal of a subsea structure. Originally...
Exclusive Agent for Selektope in South Korea
I-Tech AB, has responded to strong market demand in South Korea by appointing KhaiEL as the exclusive importer and agency for the unique antifouling ingredient Selektope®.
Under the new agreement, I-Tech will continue to manage...
CEMEX Signs Contract with Damen
On 19th December in Southampton, Laurence Dagley, Director CEMEX UK Marine Limited signed a contract with Frank de Lange, Regional Sales Director of the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of the first Damen...
2017 Review: How are the Year End Stats Looking?
After reporting on a range of gloomy statistics in 2016, has shipping been able to pick itself up from ‘rock bottom’? Strong trade volumes, a record S&P market and improving bulker and containership markets...
[History] The Huge Oil Spill that Shetland Survived
The 1993 oil spillage in Quendale Bay, Shetland was a catastrophe which vastly affected the flora and fauna of Scotland.
WWF Scotland believes that 25 years after the dreadful incident, the marine wildlife...
Rhine River in Germany Closed to Shipping
On January 8, the Rhine river located in Germany was closed off for shipping after rise in water levels due to incessant rains.
What happened?
The river was closed off for shipping between the cities of...
Vessel Linked to Illegal Drugs Found Floating at Sea
The vessel that reportedly sunk off Sorsogon and suspected to be carrier of drugs has been confirmed that it does not belong to Taiwan.
What happened?
The sunken cargo vessel ‘Jin Ming No. 16’ has confirmed...
Animation Shows Tanker’s Collision Course with Oil Platform
An animation video released has tracked the path of the vessel before it collided with an oil platform in the North Sea on New Year's Eve.
What happened?
On December 31, the vessel ‘Elsa Essberger’...