Cold Ironing Available at China’s Lianyungang Port
The new Shore-power system debuts at Lianyungang in China's eastern coastal province of Jiangsu and is expected to cut down on shipping pollution.Highlights :The Lianyungang power system claims to provide 1.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity...
Conference On Maritime Technology Sponsored Jointly By IMO-Singapore
A two-day International maritime conference is being jointly organized by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and International Maritime Organization(IMO) at Singapore. The conference is all set to offer a forum for...
Investigation In The Death Of Second Mate By ATSB
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed the report that it is undertaking an investigation of an incident involving serious injuries of one seaman and the subsequent death of the second mate from...
Fuel Changeover Caused Engine Failure
A Containership experienced loss of propulsion 56 miles away from ECA zone. It was reported that main engine unit #3 fuel pump seized when changing over from HFO to LSMGO. The vessel had a...
Enrolling For The ACP Certification Helps Reduce Downtime
ACP ( Alternate Compliance Program) certification for US flagged vessels helps vessels procure a certificate of inspection for safety and security of international standards. The ACP certification automatically ensures obtaining certification standards under the...
Crew Members Die Due To Gas Inhalation
M/V Hi Ram, a Vietnamese registered ship, which was in transit from Bintulu Sarawak, Malaysia to India had bunkered in the nearby town of Pengerang. Three crew members who were working in the ship...
Greece debt crisis: Alexis Tsipras Fighting to win support for the third bailout offered
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is fighting a tough battle to make his alliance partners accept the third bailout offered by Eurozone leadersAs a part of the bailout conditions, Greece is expected to pass...
New PrimeShip-HULL Software Released By ClassNK
As a response to the new International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT), ClassNK has released PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.2.5.0. The purpose of CSR...
A Fourth Engineer Suffered Burns Working Upon an Auxiliary Boiler
The fourth engineer, who was about to complete his tenure onboard, was allotted the task to monitor the water level in the boiler. Further, he was asked to check for any oil contamination in...
August 6, the New Suez Canal To Be inaugurated
Based on several inquiries received by Gard P&I Club, regarding the potential risks with respect to transit and navigation through the new Suez channel, the Gard P&I analysed the economic implication of opening of...