Oil Spill Forces Suspension of VTTI Operations
VTTI Says Suspends Operations at Malaysia Terminal After Oil Spill
VTTI, the storage division of the world's largest oil trader Vitol , said on Friday it has suspended operations at its terminal in southern Malaysia...
Marine Paints Face Some Challenges to Overcome
The German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association, known as VSM, has informed that the advances in technology are being driven by the three E’s:
Emissions
Efficiency
Energy
Energy efficiency is a key area where marine...
Watch Out for Huge Mobile Bills on Cruises
Watch Out for Huge Mobile Bills on Cruises: Some Firms Charging £3 a Minute 'Maritime Roaming Fees'
Cell phones are a way of life these days, with every guest bringing their phone with them on...
Singapore Bunker Industry Stakeholders Form New Association: ABIS
The Singapore bunker industry has a new group, the Association of Bunker Industry (Singapore) to address the needs of the industry.
ABIS said it will work with members including small and medium-sized bunker companies and...
Every Spill Matters!
RSC Bio Solutions: Looking Out for the Environment, Looking Out for your Business
RSC Bio Solutions, a global leader in environmentally acceptable lubricants and cleaners, is launching a public service campaign, Every Spill Matters.
Though the...
A New Design Verification Tool to Reduce Vessel Design Risk
KNUD E HANSEN announced that their next generation Virtual Reality (VR) Design Verification Tool called ShipSpace will be introduced at the SMM in Hamburg.
Interested parties will be able to enter ShipSpace themselves and try...
America’s Worst Cruise Ship Disaster Remembered 60 Years Later
The 60th anniversary of the worst cruise ship disaster that took place within U.S. waters occurred last month, on July 26 to be exact, marking the date when the Andrea Doria sank 45 miles...
[Watch] What the Tanker Industry can Learn From the Rio Olympics.
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
What the tanker industry can learn from the Rio Olympics.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
Ship Taken by Disgruntled Crew Found
Indonesia's navy said Thursday it has located a fuel tanker that was missing for a week after being taken from port by its disgruntled crew.
The navy said in a statement that the MT Vier...
Greek National Arrested for Selling Smuggled Tankers
An Iranian state-run daily has reported that authorities in Tehran have detained a Greek national they accused of embezzling money from smuggled oil and selling three oil tankers for $100 million.
The report on Thursday...