Wartsila Sees Growing Demand for Scrubbers
As the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap is nearing, Wartsila witnesses a growing demand for scrubbers.
The demand for scrubbers will continue to rise...
Kirby to Acquire Higman Marine for $419m
US-based tank barge operator Kirby has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Higman Marine and its affiliated companies for a sum of approximately $419m.
Higman...
RoPax Vessel Gets Ready for Trade with Complete Refit
RoPax ferry Red Eagle is under refurbishment in Southampton.
The main plan is to strip out the existing passenger lounges.
A...
Nobody Thinks About Cargo Insurance — Until $1M Goes Up in Smoke
Challenge: The operations vice president of an oil and pipeline construction company, admits that there was a time when he wondered if his company’s cargo...
OSV Technology: Digital Twins, 3D Printing and Autonomy
Offshore vessels could now be designed using digital twins, supplied with 3D printed spares and remotely controlled in upcoming oil and renewables operations.
According to...
Cargo Shift Destabilize the Ship
A vessel reportedly was unstable after suffering a shift in its cargo and required assistance.
What happened?
On February 11, the vessel ‘Confident’ was enroute from...
A Lifeboat Tows 80-tonne Vessel to Safety
On February 5, a lifeboat reportedly came to the aid of an 80-tonne vessel and pulled it to safety after it was disabled.
What happened?
The...
Bulk Carrier Under Suspicion of Oil Loss
On February 6, a bulk carrier was suspected to have caused an oil loss when the vessel was docked at the pier.
What happened?
The vessel...
Drones in the Deep! New Applications for Maritime UAVs
On September 2017, an online portal called Drone Major Group (DMG) was launched to support and grow the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or...
[Watch] Tanker Rolls at Sea
Watch the Short documentary which shows Living on tanker ship.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
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UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) Surges
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) increased by 4.68 points or 3.05% last week, reaching a closing value of 158.46 points. This index...
