Two Chinese Major Shipping Lines Are Merging
COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company) and China Shipping Group Company, two of the biggest shipping companies of China are negotiating a merger. If all the assets of both companies are included, the value...
Don’t Let Your Drying Machine to Fry
Hazards exist while employing machinery. Drying machines poses potential fire hazards. These systems must be properly maintained to ensure safety.
Incident:
A small fire developed in a dryer onboard a cruise ship. The fire was quickly...
Carbon Emissions: Slow-Down In 2015
Carbon Emissions: Slow-Down In 2015, But Likely To Peak Yet!
The background
Worldwide carbon emissions from fossil fuels grew very little in 2014 and might even fall this year despite robust global economic growth over the...
Living On a Container Ship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
Watch a wonderful and relaxing video and enjoy the voyage by seeing the inside of the ship and "activities" available while at sea! Imagine being out there for days on end in real rough...
Severe Damage To Car Carrier After Ships Collide
On Thursday night, the North East Lincolnshire coast was battered by high winds and rain. This resulted in the collision of two ships on the River Humber. The 6,000-ton car carrier was left with...
Oil Collector Ring Launched To Prevent Oil Leakage
Lagersmit has launched the Oil Collector Ring which prevents oil leakage into the engine room.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
The Oil Collector Ring (OCR) prevents oil droplets or mist from the stern tube and the forward seal entering the...
Reduced Piracy And Armed Robbery in Asia
A ReCaap’s report on Piracy states that there is a decrease in number of piracy incidents reported in November ‘15.
There has been an improvement in the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships...
Climate Summit Inches Towards Deal
Negotiators at the Paris climate summit have been working through the night to try to reach a global agreement, with talks in their final day. Delegates worked through Thursday night on a draft version...
Mexico To Get World’s First Dengue Fever Vaccine
The Health Ministry of the government of Mexico has approved the use of the world's first vaccine against dengue fever.
According to WHO (World health Organisation), dengue, a deadliest form of the mosquito-borne disease, kills...
Stowaways Finding More Creative Ways To Board Ships
The UK P&I Club is warning that stowaways continue to pose a major and potentially expensive problem for ship-owners.
UK P&I Club Claims Executive Amanda Hastings says, “With the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean and...