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...
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...
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...
Navigating the Future: Revolutionizing Maritime SupplyChains through AI Optimization
Introduction:
The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, is undergoing a transformative phase driven by technological advancements. Among these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key player in revolutionizing supply chain management....
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...
Navigating the Waves of Cybersecurity in Maritime: Safeguarding the Seas in the Digital Era:-
Introduction
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the maritime industry finds itself at a crossroads where the integration of digital systems and connectivity brings unprecedented efficiency but also poses substantial cybersecurity challenges. As ships,...
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CII!
On MEPC 76 (17th of June 2021), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted amendments to MARPOL annex VI, based on MEPC 75 suggestions, which contributed to the new regulations 23 and 25, which guides abouts...
Remote Maintenance Inspections on Ships
INTRODUCTION
Remote Maintenance Inspections (RMIs) are a new and innovative way to carry out inspections on ships. RMIs involve the use of video conferencing and other technologies to allow surveyors to inspect ships from a...