List of Ships Dismantled Worldwide in 2017
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform published on 20th feb, its List of Ships dismantled worldwide in 2017 in tidal beaches of South East Asia revealing the shipping industry’s irresponsible shipbreaking practices and a series of...
Commodities Shipper Seeks $150 Million to Start Cryptocurrency
Prime Shipping Foundation is looking to raise funds mid-2018
New digital coin meant to speed bulk freight settlement
The shipping agency that struck the first freight deal settled in Bitcoin is now seeking $150 million to...
EU to Finance New Baltic-Black Sea Transport Corridor
The European Union will finance a Go Highway project together with Ukraine, establishing a new transport corridor on the Silk Road.
The announcement was made by the Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan after his meeting...
Pitch Propeller Thought to Have Triggered Accident
Since Feb 20, the "Akacia" was berthed inside the damaged lock of the Kiel-Canal in Kiel-Holtenau at 3.30 p.m. along with the tug "Wolf", which had managed to pull it out of the gate...
Grounded Cargo Ship Salvaged After Almost Three Weeks
On February 3, a cargo vessel was reportedly grounded off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan and caused oil pollution.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Hang Yu 11’ run aground off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan was finally freed...
System Can Predict Container Breakdowns
Researchers in Denmark claim to have developed a system that can identify problems with a refrigerated container before they break down.
The transportation of perishable goods around the world requires refrigeration containers that can maintain...
Cargo Vessel Rescued in Kylerhea Narrows
On February 18, a cargo vessel stricken sans its steering power was reportedly rescued from Kylerhea straits.
What happened?
Emergency calls were raised by the 1,200-tonne cargo vessel ‘CEG Universe’ after it was disabled due to...
Use BWMS More to Improve Reliability, Says USCG
In its latest policy letter, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged ship owners to use ballast water management systems (BWMS) more often.
Policy letter
The agency issued its latest guidance on inoperable systems in a...
Scrubbers’ Hidden Benefit
Under MARPOL Annex VI, the IMO has so far regulated NOx and SOx and also through the EEDI rules some effort to control CO2 is also in hand. All of the regulations around these...
Self-Closing Valve Ruptures Mud Hose
Summary:
A vessel was discharging Oil Based Mud while alongside in Port. Prior to operations, a tool box talk was held and all necessary precautions were taken as per company Risk Assessment and NLS Discharge Operations...