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IMO to Discuss HSFO Carriage Ban on Ships without Scrubbers
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to discuss the introduction of a ban on the carriage of high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) as bunkers on ships without scrubbers in February 2018. The proposal would be considered at the 5th session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Res
NTF: ITF’s Decision to Declare Oslo Port POC Was Inevitable
It was finally necessary to declare Oslo Port as Port of Convenience (POC) and ask for international solidarity to stop the attacks on both seafarers and dockworkers in the port, the Norwegian Transport Workers’ Union (NTF) told World Maritime News. “We, in the Norwegian Transport Workers’ Union, ar
Minister: Oil Market Unaffected by Trump’s Move on Iran Nuclear Deal
The global oil market has not been affected by the recent move by the US President Donald Trump regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed with Iran and six other powers in 2015, Iran’s Petroleum Minister, Bijan Namdar Zanganeh is quoted as saying by the Business Standard. Accor
Computational Fluid Dynamics: a Tool to Innovate
By Van Oossanen Over just the past fifteen years, the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become mainstream in ship design. CFD is a way to calculate the flow around a ship, allowing to predict accurately the generated wave profile, streamlines and resistance. While CFD has been used for m
A Month Needed to Prep for Kea Trader’s New Refloating Attempt
Following the unsuccessful refloating attempt on October 9, salvage company Ardent is devising a new plan to move the stranded boxship from the reef off New Caledonia where it ran aground back in July. According to New Caledonia’s government, Ardent plans to propose a new method of refloating the sh
MV Cheshire Starts Unloading Cargo in Spain
Cargo discharging operations from the stricken bulk carrier MV Cheshire started on October 20 at the Spanish port of Motril, the ship’s owner Bibby Line informed. The unloading process is estimated to take approximately 15 days, with the length of time needed due to the stevedores only working in da
Courage Marine Eyes Blockchain Joint Venture
Owner and operator of bulk carriers Courage Marine Group has entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOU) with Dragon Net, and its owner, to form a joint venture. Under the deal, reached on October 20, Courage Marine will explore the possibility of cooperation by way of setting up of a joint venture
USCG Medevacs Crewman from Bulker off Alaska
An injured crewman was medevacked from the 63,200 dwt bulk carrier Delsa some 130 miles southeast from Cold Bay, Alaska, on October 19, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) informed. Coast Guard Communications Detachment Kodiak watchstanders received a call from the captain of the Delsa at 7:30 P.M.
Two Missing after Barge Explosion off Port Aransas
Two crew members are missing following an explosion and fire aboard a barge off the coast of Port Aransas, Texas, according to the United States Coast Guard. The two men went missing in the incident which occurred in the morning hours of October 20 on the forward section of the barge. Officials laun
Nakilat’s Nine-Month Profit Down
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) concluded its financial results for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2017, with a net profit of QR 607 million (USD 160.3 million), down by 19 pct when compared to last year’s corresponding net profit of QR 749 million. The lower profit was mainly attrib
Danish Shipping: Brexit Talks Impasse Is a Risk for Shipping Companies
The lack of progress on the future relationship between the EU and the UK creates uncertainty for shipping companies, Danish Shipping said. As explained, the time for operational preparations post-Brexit becomes increasingly short, given that no deal was made between the EU leaders at their meeting
DP World Adds Capacity at Jebel Ali Terminal
Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World is stepping up container handling productivity at its flagship Jebel Ali Port by adding 1.5 million TEUs to Container Terminal 3 (T3). The expansion, which increases the port’s capacity from 18 million TEU to 19.5 million TEU, is in response to emergin
New Frontiers – Yacht Support Vessel
New Frontiers is a yacht support vessel splashed at Damen Shipyard Gorinchem on July 10. The owners will use this 55-metre long vessel to support the mother yacht. New Frontiers will take its owner into a new territory with a combination of adventure and superyacht support functions, Rose Damen, Com
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