To Scrap it or Retrofit it?
Scrapping of older tonnage or retrofitting will be one the main talking points in the shipping industry as we edge closer to the realization of major regulatory changes. According to shipbroker Charles R. Weber,...
Frightening! Two Young Women Fell in the Path of a Cruise Ship
Two young women on spring break in Florida survived a scare on Saturday when they fell off their jet ski and ended up in the path of a cruise ship.
What happened?
Two young women from...
Wärtsilä Unveils Ship Position Prediction Instrument
SmartPredict: Ship position prediction instrument unveiled by Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä Corp officially launched its SmartPredict technology for safer ship manoeuvring in Florida, USA after explaining its importance at a Riviera Maritime Media conference in London in...
Container Shipping Market to Witness Robust Expansion
Container Shipping Market to Witness Robust Expansion Throughout the Forecast Period 2015 to 2021 : Persistence Market Research
Containers are used to transport objects from one place to another. Unlike conventional shipping, container shipping uses...
Norwegian Cruise Line Consults Foreship on Ballast Water Compliance
Foreship has secured a major design consultancy contract covering the first post-Ballast Water Convention treatment systems to be specified by Norwegian Cruise Line. The contract calls for independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy...
Capesize Rates to Climb Further this Week on Tight Tonnage Supply
Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo vessels on key Asian routes, which hit multi-month highs last week, are set to jump further this week on tight tonnage supply and buoyant cargo volumes, brokers...
CMA CGM to Continue its Development Strategy
In 2017, leveraging its global presence, dynamism, capacity of adaptation and innovation, and strategic actions implemented in 2016, CMA CGM should benefit from the sector’s improving environment, initiated in the 4th quarter of 2016.
According...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Windows Battered by Colossal Waves
The cameraman shouts 'That is terrifying' as howling 120mph winds batter the ship, which was put on lockdown while carrying 4,500 guests and 1,600 crew.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Seven Risk Control Factors for Lashing/unlashing Hazard
Serious injury to crew member during the launching of a tender boat
Transport Malta has issued safety investigation report occasioned by a serious injury to crew member during the launching of a tender boat.
Summary:
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Fatigue at Sea Should Not be Ignored
by Marine Director for Wallem Ship Management, Captain Fared Khan
The recent report, ‘Project MARTHA’ published by Intermanager shows that fatigue at sea is a growing problem. The report highlights growing levels of fatigue, particularly...