ARC-7 ICE CLASS LNG TANKERS: AN OVERVIEW
"ARC 7" is a classification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. It represents a specific type of LNG carrier designed to operate in harsh Arctic conditions. The term "ARC" stands for Arctic, indicating that...
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81), 18-22 March 2024
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), 81st session, was conducted at IMO Headquarters in London from 18-22 March 2024. Amongst other key agenda items, MEPC 81 is expected to discuss the implementation of the...
Learning about the flaws of CII
From the 1st of January 2023 CII is an obligatory measure for all cargo, Ro Pax and cruise vessels above 5000 gross tonnage and trading internationally. Based on the CII rating a ship is assigned...
SAFEGUARDING AUTONOMOUS SHIPS FROM ONLINE ATTACKS, AS DIGITALPIRACY RETURNS TO THE SEA
The massive cyber attack that affected the shipping behemoth Maersk happened in June 2017. Malicious spyware locked files on employee computers, putting an end to all port operations for Maersk. 76 port terminals were...
When Arctic and Mediterranian take a new turn in MARPOL
Two new MARPOL regulations regarding fuel properties will take effect in 2024 and 2025. It is important to keep ourselves updated with the latest amendments.
The latest amendments include, the Mediterranean Sea becoming ECA for...
SOLAS 2024 amendments breakdown
A set of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated Codes enter into force on 1 January 2024. This article highlights the changes that have...
RED SEA: THE VEINS OF WORLD ECONOMY
The Red Sea is a crucial shipping lane that connects the Middle East and the Far East with Europe and Asia. It is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, offering an alternative to...
FUTURE OF DUAL-FUEL ENGINES
Dual-fuel merchant ships are vessels equipped to run on two different types of fuel, typically a combination of traditional marine fuel (diesel or HFO) or cleaner alternatives such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) or...
LNG-Powered Ships: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Maritime Future
Is LNG the best option ?
Utilizing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a sustainable fuel in the maritime industry presents both complexities and opportunities. While promising emission reductions and efficiency gains make LNG an attractive...
Global warming and its effects on maritime industry
It is a fact that more than 80% of world trade is done by sea route and through shipping medium that includes food grains, oil, LNG AND LPG, and even arsenals and weapons too etc.
But the thing is...