Setting a Course Towards a Cleaner Future
The introduction of new environmental regulations is leading the shipping industry to look for ways of reducing its emissions of harmful gases. This week...
Baltic Dry Index Climbs, Supply Disruptions Expected
The Baltic Dry Index increased by 8 points on Monday, its second-straight session of gains after the index saw six consecutive losses. That string...
Enhance Performance Monitoring Accuracy and Transparency
Industry experts: Enhance Performance Monitoring Accuracy and Transparency
Jotun Group (Jotun) says experts who attended the recent Hull Performance & Insight Conference (HullPIC) suggested that...
[Watch] ABB’s Marine Academy Gains Certification from DNV GL
ABB’s Marine Academy has been recognized by classification society DNV GL for meeting its standards for maritime training. Operating in six locations around the...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground After it Runs into Sandy Shallows
A general cargo ship reportedly ran aground at an anchorage after it ran into shallow sand on Monday.
What happened?
The general cargo ship Daisy ran...
Safety Alert for Ballast Water Treatment Systems
The UK Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety alert for ballast water treatment systems using electrolytic chlorination units, after an explosion of...
Crew on Abandoned Ship Pens Desperate Letter for Help
The U.K.-based charity has published a copy of a desperate letter seeking help from the remaining Indian seafarers on the Hong Kong flagged vessel...
[Watch] Unbreakable: Water-Repellent Coating
Anish Tuteja, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Associate Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and his research group have created a...
Tough Water-repellent Coating Could Lead to Faster Ships
You've no doubt seen footage of water-repellent coatings that seemingly defy the laws of nature. However, they have a catch: they're often too fragile...
The Hydraulic Engineering Involved in Panama Canal
Top-notch hydraulic system design and collaboration between multiple countries finally bring the world’s largest locks into the millennium.
The recent expansion of the Panama Canal...