Revised IMO Guidelines for Winches and Lifting Equipment
MSC revised the guidelines for developing deck machinery requirements, while Damen expanded its hydraulic system portfolio, reports Riviera Maritime Media.
Revision approved by MSC
Mandatory guidance...
Will Not Enforce IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap on Domestic Fleet?
Indonesia will not enforce new low-sulphur marine fuel rule on its domestic shipping fleet.
High cost to comply with the new rules is...
Scrubber Fitted Tanker Fleet Too Large To Gain Advantage
Seascope’s estimate of scrubber-equipped VLCCs in mid-2020 equates to a quarter of the VLCC fleet.
124 VLCCs are estimated to be retrofitted with...
‘Nirefs’ Sold by Diana Shipping Inc.
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced a MoU to sell the 2001-built vessel “Nirefs”.
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“One MOL Safety Campaign” Launched by MOL
MOL launches “One MOL Safety Campaign” for 2019, which aims at safety at work.
There will be frequent discussions with the seafarers for...
Sea Trials for Yamal LNG Arctic Vessels
Arc7-classed tankers ordered for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant Yamal LNG in Russia's Arctic north are undergoing sea trials.
The tankers...
Need for More LNG-Powered Cruise Ships
Using LNG offers advantages such as cleaner emissions, less wear and tear on the engine, and lower costs.
Specific engine requirements and lack of...
A New MoU by IMO Enhances Capacity Building in Caribbean
IMO, Chile agree to enhance capacity building in Caribbean.
The new MoU strengthens the cooperation between IMO and DIRECTEMAR for providing technical assistance...
Lack of Role Clarity – Ship Masters at Loggerheads!
According to an article published in the Irish Examiner, an Irish Ferries vessel suffer major damage on its car decks during a storm due to...
Barcelona Mayor Promises To Crackdown on Cruise Ships!
Barcelona mayor, Ada Colau has promised to crackdown on cruise ships allowed to dock in the city and also on the opposition of an...























