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Faces : Phoebe Warneford – A woman of a unique style of challenge and success
By: Hayam Elawaa Although Phoebe Warneford – Thomson graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Birmingham in political science her dream has always been to work in the maritime field. Is the dream come true with determination and strong will when she played its roles and her responsibilities…
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Ports : British Ports Association – Government must act on supply chain pressures
Government must act on demands from the haulage industry to relieve pressure on supply chains, says the British Ports Association. Commenting on widely reported supply chain pressures, Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive at the British Ports Association said: “The lack haulage capacity has contributed to inefficiencies across the supply chain. We…
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Sailing : Rooster Solo National Championship 2021
By: Will Loy ( Sail world ) Following my hearty dinner the previous evening, I opted for a light breakfast of orange juice and melon slices. It was then a surprise when my waitress served up the full English. Not wanting to upset the catering team I accepted and consumed…
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IMO : Further shipping GHG emission reduction measures adopted
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts key mandatory measures to reduce ships’ carbon intensity; establishes a ship rating system. The MEPC adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex I to introduce a prohibition on the use and carriage for use as a fuel of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Arctic waters…
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ABS : Sustainability-Whitepaper_LNG-as-Marine-Fuel PDF
Switching to liquified natural gas (LNG) has the potential to reduce a vessel’s CO2 footprint by up to 20 percent. Here are some design and operational factors to consider in using LNG as a marine fuel: The LNG fuel containment system design must factor in the optimal operating profile while…
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Cruising : New Viking Glory to offer conferences with panoramic views of the world’s most beautiful archipelago
Viking Line’s new flagship, Viking Glory (CruiseMapper), to be launched in service in early 2022, will offer conference facilities in an unbeatable setting. The conference venue, which can accommodate nearly 400 conference guests, will offer panoramic views of the Baltic Sea from Deck 9. Conferences on board the vessel can…
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Cruising : Holland America Line Announces May 2022 Return-to-Service Dates for Volendam and Zaandam
Zuiderdam will sail the Grand World Voyage in 2023 Seattle, Wash.— Travelers looking to get back to sea on their favorite Holland America Line ship can anticipate a restart date of May 2022 for Volendam and Zaandam. The ships will join Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, and Zuiderdam,…
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IMO : supporting maritime security activities in East Africa
IMO has assisted in the strengthening of maritime security governance in East Africa by participating in two regional events during August: the Strategic Maritime Security and Blue Economy course (held 9-13 August) held in Kenya, and also the annual Cutlass Express event (26th July – 6th August), a United States…
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Faces : Designer and naval architect Espen Øino Smashes the impossible achieving his childhood dream
2019 was a defining year for Øino. In September, he unveiled the 183m REV Ocean, a ground-breaking hybrid Definitely, there is no word impossible except in the dictionary of the week The World recognized designer and naval architect, Espen Øino is the man behind some of the most iconic superyachts.…
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Yachting : Silver Edge, a 260-Foot Superyacht
The 260-footer, aptly christened Silver Edge, sports a gleaming hull and superstructure forged exclusively from aluminum, along with a host of other glitzy amenities. The Australian yard again penned the vessel in partnership with renowned naval architect and designer Espen Øino, who has played an instrumental role in the realization…
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