Two Months of Paternity Leave for Facebook CEO
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on his timeline that he will take two months of paternity leave after the birth of his daughter. He is silent about who would replace him at...
Dispersants Hinder Natural Degradation of Oil
According to a new study led by University of Georgia (UGA) marine scientists, in some cases, the use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can inhibit the microorganisms that naturally...
MAN Diesel & Turbo Acquires Cryo’s Marine Fuel & Bunkering Business
Fuel gas supply specialist further enhances MAN Group’s system scope offering in marine LNG propulsion. MAN Diesel & Turbo Sverige AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE (part of MAN...
‘xChange’ Your Empty Containers And Save Millions!
The newly-launched global interchange marketplace for ‘greybox’ platform could save millions on repositioning cost for carriers.
A new approach is needed to reduce the enormous costs involved in moving empty containers around the world to...
[Piracy Returns] Iranian Fishing Vessel Hijacked
Accident
: Vessel Hijacked
Vessel Involved
: Iranian Fishing Vessel
Date
: 22nd November 2015
Location
: Off northern Somali city of Eyl
Crew Members Onboard
: 15
The director of the anti-piracy and seaport ministry in Puntland confirmed that an Iranian fishing vessel...
MOL Adopts Thermal Imaging System to Enhance Safety of Coal Carrier Operation
- Real-time temperature monitoring helps prevent fires -
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced the introduction of the FLIR C2 thermal imaging system commercialized by FLIR Systems Japan K.K. (President:...
Synergi Water Software – Engineers Choice For Efficient And Timesaving Design
Water network engineers can now model open channel flow with the new Synergi Water software.
Highlights of the new design:
A network of open channels transport water, particularly from collection systems to treatment plants.
Matches best with...
Serious Damage to Main Engine – Vessel Towed to Port – Due to Abrasive...
Incident:
Two out of six units suffered high exhaust gas temperatures while a Bulk Carrier was at Sea. After investigation, it was found that several piston rings were broken in both the units. The ship...
Fight Against Malaria Intensifies
A new £1bn Ross Fund will be created to eradicate malaria and other infectious diseases by UK Government in partnership with US philanthropists, Bill and Melinda Gates.
Highlights of Project:
New drugs, Diagnostics and insecticides for...
[Watch] Impressive Collection Of World’s Largest Ships In Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
When the Empire State building is flipped to its side and then put in the Ocean, it will be small in size when compared to the world’s largest ships. That’s how big these behemoths...