[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...

Preplanning Essential for Drydocking Success

Planning for refurbishing is very essential when it concerns drydocking, and future plans are discussed as well. Planned discussions Olaf Groeger, managing director at Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) said, “Planning starts before the last day of...

Pirates Behaved Well Says Crew

The family of crew members are elated about the release of an oil tanker that was hijacked by pirates off the Benin coast in Africa on February 1. What happened? On February 1, the oil tanker...

[Watch] Stricken Boxship Taken Under Tow

Teamwork at its best: @RCAF_ARC aircraft from Comox rescued three injured people from a ship off the coast of BC, while @CCG_GCC , @Transport_GC and civilian ships in the area assisted the ship in...