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Greek tanker with Russian crude broke down in Marmara sea
Crude oil tanker CLYDE suffered engine failure in Marmara sea south of Istanbul on Nov 8 while apparently, heading for Bosphorus. Vessel Traffic Control responded sending tug, tanker was towed to Ahirkapi Anchorage and anchored. Remained anchored as of morning Nov 9. Ship’s said by Turkish authorities to be en…
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Port of Antwerp braces for a general strike
The Port of Antwerp will be impacted by strike action this week as swathes of workers have voted to walk out, according to Port Technology. Action will begin from Belgian trade unions starting at 06:00 am on Wednesday 9 November, and ending at 06:00 am on Thursday 10 November. Inchcape…
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ABS Supports China Shipbuilding’s Entry into Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
COSCO Project Targets Ammonia-Fueled Supply System for a Four-Stroke Marine Engine (SHANGHAI) ABS awarded two approvals in principle (AIPs) to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., for their ammonia-fueled vessel and ammonia supply system designs which are being trialed on a tugboat.…
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ABS Grants Approval in Principle for HHI Group Integrated Regasification System (Hi-ReGAS+)
Next-Generation Technology Improves Reliability While Curbing Power Consumption (SEOUL) ABS has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a next-generation, highly efficient concept of a regasification system (Hi-ReGAS+) for floating storage regasification units (FSRUs) and floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals that uses natural circulation. The technology was developed by Korea…
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ِABS : Exploring the Hydrogen Value Chain and Hydrogen-based Fuels
Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in meeting the International Maritime Organization’s emission reduction goals as well as play a significant part in the ongoing energy transition. Not only can hydrogen be utilized in powering vessels but also in the production of other zero and low-emission fuels, such…
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IMO : Arab States and Mediterranean region Audit Scheme auditors receive training
IMO is continuing its work to help assess how Member States administer key IMO treaties to ensure its regulatory framework is universally adopted and implemented. A five-day regional training course for auditors under IMO’s Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) is being held for auditors from the Arab States and Mediterranean…
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IMO : Panama joins GloFouling Partnerships to tackle aquatic invasive species introduced by ships’ biofouling
The GloFouling Partnerships project has expanded its outreach by welcoming Panama as one of its beneficiary countries from the Central and South America region. The Project brings together countries and key partners to respond to a global environmental problem, namely the introduction of Invasive Aquatic Species via ships’ biofouling. Invasive…
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ABB and Royal Caribbean Group collaborate to make emergency stops safer and more efficient
Following full sea trials by shipbuilder Chantiers d’Atlantique and acceptance by the owner, the DNV-approved Marine Braking Assistance provides the latest example of how technology can be leveraged to improve safety for ships, seafarers and passengers. Marine Braking Assistance, through the push of a button triggers an automated braking sequence,…
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Global Solo Challenge : How do you optimise your sailing route based on weather forecasts?
Satellite communications onboard By : Alex Alley Global Solo Chalenge Over the years, communication systems onboard yachts have become better and better, allowing more data to be downloaded and at faster speeds. Only a handful of years ago it would take for ever to download even the smallest of files,…
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