[Watch] Container Ship Main Engine – How to Replace a Piston
It is presented an overhaul procedure for a ship main engine MAN B&W 8S50ME-C.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Turning the Screw on Shaft Energy
The drive for energy efficiency is encouraging more ship owners to harness the latent energy in their propeller shaftlines. Charlie Bartlett examines recent applications...
Use of HFO “Impractical” for Unmanned Ships
Bunker saving unmanned ships would need to use costlier distillate fuel due to the onboard handling complexities of heavy fuel oil, a UK-based academic...
Container Line Rate Discipline Dying – Alphaliner
The period of rate stability in container shipping that followed the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping is coming to an end according to report.
Hanjin Shipping...
Catastrophic Structural Failure of Flexible Coupling
Summary
The vessel sought medical assistance from the Swedish Rescue Centre and the injured crew member was lifted ashore by helicopter.
The Marine Safety Investigation Unit...
Managing Finances For Employees Working Abroad
Brightwell Payments, a leading maritime payments and technology company, announced the launch of the Brightwell Navigator Mobile App, providing commercial and cruise ship employees...
Shipping 2030 Asia: The Innovation Imperative
By Danielle Hrin Kuek
Key highlights
Lack of global standardized regulations makes it expensive to innovate services and enjoy scalability.
Building drones technically might be...
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, September 12 2017
Tanker: It has been a quiet week in the Tanker sector with values remaining stable.
VLCC Nichinori (298,400 DWT, Nov...
Which Sector Should We Invest in Drybulk Shipping, Kamsarmax?
By Eddie Youn
Sentiment in dry sales & purchase market have been a bit improved recently and more dry bulkers physically has been under new...
Five Sailors Missing After Ship Collision Off Singapore
On September 13, five sailors were reported missing after two ships collided with each other off Singapore waters.
What happened?
The Indonesian-registered tanker reportedly collided with...