Precision Load-handling With 3D Motion Compensator

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has introduced the 3D Motion Compensator (3DMC), a flexible retrofit device, which is designed to enhance the load-handling precision of...

Future of Shipping Depends on Training and Retention of Seafarers

Training acts not only as a career enhancer, but also plays an essential role in the modernisation of the shipping industry as a whole,...

Hack the Sea – Created Novel Safety and Efficiency Concepts for the Maritime Industry

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, organised its first hackathon "Hack the sea" on 11 - 13 November 2016 at the Interschalt Maritime Education & Training...

Intellian to Exhibit at World’s Largest Marine Equipment Show

Intellian, a leading provider of reliable and user-focused stabilized satellite antenna systems, will showcase its products at METSTRADE, the world’s largest trade exhibition of...

ABB and MTU Prove Durability of VCM® System in Field Testing

Valve Control Management durability proven on CHP application of MTU S4000 gas engine. Durability field-test results of ABB’s variable valve train system, Valve Control Management...

A Comprehensive Review of Options in IMO Emissions Mandate

Overview The decision to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.50% m/m (mass/mass) in 2020, revising the current 3.5% cap, was announced by the International Maritime...

Autonomous Transport Systems – the Good, the Bad and the Unknown

Benefits and challenges of an autonomous transport system By Andreas Kron A future autonomous transport system comes with both great benefits and major challenges. And it's...

The Marine Institute & IMERC Win Award for Technology Cluster Work

International Maritime Partner award: The Marine Institute & IMERC Win Award for Technology Cluster Work The Marine Institute and IMERC have been presented with the...

Australia’s Flourishing LNG Sector

In the recent times, the maritime industry is facing higher export volumes and energy market recovery means the liquefied natural gas sector scenario in...

Suppressed Fleet Growth Due to Record Container Ship Demolition

A record year for containership demolitions in 2016 has helped suppress total fleet growth close to the rate for demand.  To repeat that feat...