Octopus Makes a Brazen Escape From the New Zealand’s National Aquarium
‘Inky’ the octopus reported to have fled to freedom down a pipe that leads to the sea from its enclosure through an open lid.
Rob Yarrell, national manager of the National Aquarium of New Zealand...
Maersk Sets Standard! Assures ITF Like Agreements On Charters
Maersk Corroborates ITF Agreements On Charters
The Shipping Giant Maersk announced that it will ensure that any vessel it charters has an ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) or similar agreement.
The announcement was made at a...
Japanese Shipyards Witness 40% More Orders
Japanese shipbuilders have seen a 40% increase in the new build orders, when compared to last year.
The number of vessels ordered in the Japanese yard accounted to a total of 389 vessels of 20.1mgt...
Maheno Shipwreck: Beauty Behind The Ruins
SS Maheno was an ocean liner belonging to the Union Company of New Zealand that operated in the Tasman Sea, crossing between New Zealand and Australia, from 1905 until 1935.
The 5,000-ton steel-hulled ship was...
[Watch] The Future Shore Control Centre
Watch an innovative film on the final stage of research that will inform the design and construction of an effective remote operations centre which is essential to the company’s plans to develop autonomous...
Vacationing Captains Can Remotely Control Drone Ships in Ocean
Vacationing Captains can remotely control drone ships in ocean using radar, laser navigation and computers. Shore-based captains can take over only if there is a problem or for docking.
Rolls-Royce presents a vision of a...
A Sensor to Monitor and Measure Dangerous Gases
Low-Cost Remote Detection of Hazardous Gas Levels
Ensuring health and safety of employees in industrial settings is always a challenge. There are various well-established technologies already existing for this purpose. Researchers at the Polytechnic University...
Navig8 Group Forms Offshore Division Inducting RKOffshore
Navig8 Group Announces Formation Of Offshore Division and Acquisition of RKOffshore Management
Navig8 Group, the world's largest provider of maritime services, today announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire RKOffshore Management ("RKOM"), a...
Win-Win Deal for MMA Offshore and IMC
MMA Offshore and IMC team to win with innovation
IMC noted for its design and analysis work has assisted its long duration client MMA offshore to secure a first-hand contract with ConocoPhilips. In December of...
Unbelievable! World’s First Ship Ready to Run on Methanol
Industry Welcomes World's First Ocean-Going Vessels Capable Of Running on Methanol
Starting in April, Waterfront Shipping Company Ltd. (WFS), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), Westfal-Larsen Management (WL), and Marinvest/Skagerack Invest (Marinvest) are proud to welcome...