TANKER SUFFERS ENGINE ROOM EXPLOSION AT RUSSIAN PORT OF UST-LUGA
A tanker full of fuel oil sustained an explosion and may have partially sunk at the pier at the key Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga, according to Russian sources.
Security services-linked channel Baza reports that...
SILICONE-BASED HULL COATINGS TO DELIVER SIGNIFICANT EMISSIONS REDUCTION
New analysis by the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has found that silicone-based hull coatings could deliver significant emissions reductions, but challenges around application and mechanical strength remain.
Silicone coatings, with their very low surface...
LA PORT POLICE BUST MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR TRAILER THEFT SCHEME
Trailer theft is commonplace in America, and homeowners and contractors go to great lengths to keep thieves away from their toy-haulers and cargo trailers. But the Port of LA's police department recently busted a...
SUSPECTED SOMALI PIRATE ATTACK ON YEMENI-FLAGGED FISHING BOAT
The EU monitoring operation for the Horn of Africa is reporting a suspected piracy incident off the coast of Somalia. Details are limited currently as the incident is being investigated.
EUNAVFOR Atalanta reports it was...
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....