Wärtsilä‘s BWMS Submitted for USCG Type Approval
The technology group Wärtsilä has submitted its Aquarius Electro-Chlorination (EC) Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) to US Coast Guard (USCG) for obtaining a Type Approval (TA) after successfully testing procedures, reports Wartsila.
Second Type approval
Wärtsilä...
Four-year High in Shipping Confidence Levels
Shipping confidence reached a four-year high in the three months to end-February 2018, according to our latest Shipping Confidence Survey.
The average confidence level expressed by respondents was up from 6.2 out of 10.0 in...
Containership Market Stays Strong
OOII envisages a profitable year in the global container shipping industry.
A recovery in 2017 which swung a net profit of $429.42 million, shows the way.
The chinese shipping giant COSCO sees a...
Shipping Worst Affected in a Trade War
The US President announced a new metals tariff plan on March 1, 2018.
The new plan seeks to impose 25% and 10% tariff rate on the import of steel and aluminium, respectively.
This...
The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference Moves to New Location
In order to accommodate increased demand for delegate places, The Maritime Standard has decided to move this year's TMS Tanker Conference to The Atlantis, Dubai. The one-day event will take place on Tuesday 16th October,...
5 Things You Should Know About Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic "bullies" are degrading our water quality and supply says an official from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and along with the co-owner of Sunset Bay Resort.
Some key takeaways of their discussion, which...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here.
If you have any picture based or text based challenge...
[Watch] Being Pregnant Wrong? Woman Kicked Off Disney Cruise Ship by Armed Guards
A pregnant woman was prevented from boarding a Disney cruise line by armed guards after she was discovered to be 25 weeks into her pregnancy.
What happened?
The woman identified as Emily Jackson was not allowed...
[Watch] Icebreaking LNG Carrier Goes to Work at Yamal
Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier “Vladimir Rusanov” is working on ice trials at Kara Sea, off Russia.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
Realizing MOL Group’s Vision
On the occasion of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' 134th anniversary, we are pleased to bring you a message from our President & CEO, Junichiro Ikeda.
Greetings to all MOL Group members. First, I'd like to let...