One-stop-shop Oil Spill Response Solution

A partnership has been formed to improve oil spill response at a time when tugs are expected to have a greater role in maritime...

Best BWMS Award Goes to Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval was among the recipients of the third annual GREEN4SEA Awards, which recognizes outstanding performance in fostering environmental excellence and sustainable shipping. At...

Captain, 18 Seafarers Held ‘Captive’ in Dubai

A captain along with 18 crew members have been held as captives in Dubai and have requested the government for help to enable them...

IMO Body Recommends Fleet Safety for GMDSS Recognition

Fleet Safety from Inmarsat, a new service incorporating FleetBroadband and a Maritime Safety Terminal (MST) has been recommended for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System...

ABB’s Azipod® Propulsion Passes 100 Cruise Ship Milestone

Ponant vessel top view (copyright Ponant - Stirling Design International) Azipod® propulsion, the ABB technology that has become the industry standard in the cruise segment since its launch...

New Alfa Laval Solution Simplifies SOx Compliance

  Connectivity is a catchphrase in today’s marine industry, but Alfa Laval is taking concrete steps to make it a reality. With a new connectivity...

3.5m DWT Tankers Scrapped in 2018 so far

Tanker scrapping slowed in 2015 due to three key factors: Stronger spot market returns, low price being offered by buyers at the recycling yards,...

Is the Industry Ignoring an Important Update?

ECDIS: is the industry ignoring an important update? The role of modern marine systems are crucial to provide a sustainable shipping service. ChartWorld International business...

Top 4 Checks To Avert Lookout Failures That Resulted in Collision

Damage to the bow (Vessel A) Summary: At around 09:27:27 on August 7, 2016, the chemical tanker EASTERN PHOENIX was proceeding south-southwest toward Uraga Channel, after...

[Watch] Aircraft Carrier Found 2 Miles Under Sea

Wreckage from the USS Lexington was discovered by the expedition crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. The aircraft carrier, "Lady Lex"...