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...
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: Challenges and Innovations in Maritime Supply Chain Management
The maritime supply chain is the backbone of global trade it is a complex and interconnected network of ships, ports, logistics, and technology that enables the movement of goods across the world. It plays...
NEW SOFTWARE HELPS VESSEL OPERATORS DIAL IN THE CII OF THEIR CHOICE
Ship CII ratings have a direct impact on vessel value, according to recent brokerage data, and on earnings as well. Shipowners have an incentive to dial in the right CII for a vessel in...
DAMEN INSPECTION OF CSD650 AND MUC1506 TECHNICAL
Technical acceptance of Damen CSD650 and MuC1506
At the Damen Dredging yard in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, the Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 Krakatoa has been inspected by its owner before shipment. The client has accepted...
DUTCH SHIPOWNERS RALLY BEHIND WIND-PROPULSION
Four Dutch shipowners will pioneer the 3rd generation of VentoFoils produced by eConowind, becoming active ambassadors of the solutions.
Namely, Boomsma Shipping, Vertom Group, Van Dam Shipping, and Schram Shipping have been the early developers...
THE OCEAN PROJECT EU – UN HIGH SEAS TREATY
Agreed on March 5th, 2023, and expected to be covering almost two-thirds of the ocean that lies outside national boundaries, the new UN ‘High Seas Treaty’ is set to provide a legal framework for...
MARITIME, MINING, AND ENERGY MAJORS TO CREATE A GREEN CORRIDOR FOR IRON ORE
A new consortium comprising UK-based mining company Anglo American, Tata Steel, CMB, VUKA Marine, Freeport Saldanha, and ENGIE plans to explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of...
HAMBURG PORT AND ELBE CLOSED AS PILOT BOATS JOIN PUBLIC SECTOR STRIKE
A public employees strike has effectively closed the Port of Hamburg, Germany’s busiest seaport and the second busiest in all of Europe, for 48 hours. Port officials began limiting vessel movements on the Elbe...