Exploring Drones for Emergency Rescue Operations
Drones could provide aerial surveillance support to lifeboat crew.
Bidders are being asked to declare how their aircraft would operate in low-light conditions.
The...
Revelation of Codewords Used Onboard Cruise Ships!
Cruise ship codewords revolved around passenger illness and ship emergencies that are remembered by staff members.
PVI (Public Vomiting Incident) is the most...
Problem of Cargo Liquefaction in the Maritime Industry
The thesis report presents an overview of the cargo liquefaction problem which affects bulk carrier vessels.
Liquefaction occurs due to contact forces between...
Biggest Fine Record!K-Line Fined $23.5m for Running Criminal Cartel
According to an article published in Splash247 News, Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K-Line) has been convicted of criminal cartel conduct.
What happened?
In...
Withdrawn Boxship Capacity Spikes on Scrubber Retrofits
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker News, the amount of boxship capacity withdrawn from service spiked in July as tonnage headed...
CMA CGM Pulls Another Asia-North Europe Sailing as Demand Weakens Further
In a major development, CMA CGM has advised its customers that it will withdraw a further peak season headhaul Asia-North Europe voyage as demand...
Crew Can Say No To Hormuz Route
Warlike Operations Area Committee says waterway high-risk.
Seafarers transiting area may receive double pay under accord.
The crews of some ships transiting the Strait...
IMO: Latest Ratifications To Two Important Treaties
According to an article published in Sea News, Germany is the latest country to accede to IMO’s treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling –...
Weakening Global Refining Demand May Offset Strong Margins for Cleaner Fuel
According to a Platts report, Refiners and analysts see stronger refining margins resulting from the International Maritime Organization's impending requirement that ships use lower-sulfur...
Refining Margins Rebounding As IMO Nears?
In a recent development, South Korean refiner SK Innovation has raised its forecast for profit margins on distillates in this year's second half, as...