ExxonMobil Mulls ‘Multi-billion’ Dollar Clean Fuel and Lubricant Project
ExxonMobil said on Tuesday that it plans to make a final investment decision in 2019 on what it called a “multi-billion dollar” project that would expand its clean fuel and lubricant output at its...
Cargo Ship Develops Heavy List Off Colombo
On June 26, an Indian cargo vessel developed a heavy list on its port side while sailing off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Mutha Pioneer’ started developing a heavy list...
China Bust Cross-border Maritime Drug Trafficking
On June 27, China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced that four major cases on cross-border maritime drug trafficking were recently solved.
Crackdown on criminal activities
According to officials at the ministry, the handling of the...
Grimaldi Optimises Scrubber Performance
The Grimaldi Group has signed an agreement with Alfa Laval for connectivity services on its PureSOx marine scrubber, which is installed on five vessels operated by Atlantic Container Line (ACL). The services will provide...
Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground on French Polynesia Reef
On June 27, a cargo vessel ran aground at the Raroia atoll in the French Polynesia due to engine problems.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Thorco Lineage’ was loaded with 20,000 tonnes of zinc and enroute from...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Broke Loose from Moorings
On June 26, 2018, at 8.15 p.m. the "Mein Schiff 3" broke off her moorings at quay 3 in Honningsvåg in stormy western winds.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
USCG Warns of Dangers of Illegal Charter Operations
Illegal passenger vessel operations pose a risk to public safety, credentialed mariners, and legitimate operators. A Coast Guard posting on its Maritime Commons blog highlights a recent case in Miami as an example of...
Shipping to Become Attractive for Women Seafarers
European Transport Workers Federation (ETF) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have today discussed possible solutions to increase women’s participation in the shipping industry in Europe. Currently only 2% of the seafaring workforce...
It’s a Bollard Pull! How to Measure it?
The thrust developed at zero ahead speed. Bollard pull is the most commonly used measure of ship-assist tugs performance which have propellers optimized for maximum thrust at close to zero speed. Ships requiring high...
Caterpillar’s Multi-engine Optimizer Delivers Savings for Vroon
Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) is already achieving industry-leading low fuel consumption. However, that is not stopping the Netherlands-based company from driving down fuel costs even further.
Predictive fuel consumption
In fact, Vroon recently invested in...