In the Michael Palin documentary ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, which premiered in 1989, a central mode of transport was the cargo vessel, on which the presenter travelled at many points in his adventure. During one leg of his trip the captain of the Neptune Diamond sailing from Singapore remarks, “In a few years […]
Existing firefighting methods and safety rules not ready for growing interest in methanol conversion projects, warns new study Methanol as a low-carbon fuel is an attractive choice for vessel owners and operators as they look to transition to net zero. Orders for methanol-fuelled newbuilds have increased 9% in the last 12 months, 2% more than […]
The Chowgule Group, a leading supplier of dry cargo vessels to the European coastal and short-sea trading community, set to be bolstered through acquisition of another Indian yard, writes David Tinsley Since breaking into the export market nearly 20 years ago with a 12-ship coaster deal from northern Europe, the shipbuilding division of Indian mining […]
The Norwegian firm says move shows customers that it will continue providing BWTS for many years to come It seems barely any time at all since IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force but after the sturm und drang, not to mention prevarication, that accompanied it today’s market for ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) […]
The compact dimensions and simple design of RWO’s OWS-COM make it the ideal oily water separator for Statsraad Lehmkuhl, helping the unique vessel to comply with latest environmental regulations as it voyages worldwide Built in Bremerhaven, Germany in 1914, Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three-masted steel barque owned and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation in […]
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2024 offers a unique opportunity to ensure your place at the forefront of the transition towards sustainable maritime transportation. Whether you’re looking to explore new products, connect with suppliers, or learn about the latest industry developments and regulations, this event provides a platform to accelerate progress towards zero-emission shipping and […]
Orca AI, a leading AI-based operational platform for ships, has successfully raised US$23 million in new funding. This latest financial boost, led by OCV Partners and Mizmaa Ventures, brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$40 million. Orca AI is on the forefront of integrating autonomous features into existing vessels, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, […]
Marflet Marine, a Spanish private shipping company, has announced a new step in its decarbonisation strategy by signing a contract with bound4blue to install four 22m-high eSAILs on its oil and chemical tanker Santiago I. Scheduled for mid-2025, the installation will make Marflet the first Spanish shipowner to integrate wind-assisted propulsion (WAP) in its merchant […]
The topics of marine engineering and safety are intrinsically linked. No clearer is this connection than in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Throughout its storied history women in the organisation have been crucial to this both on land and at sea and are still driving change to […]
Women often lack the opportunities to pursue technical careers in maritime, believes WISTA International President Elpi Petraki Across the entire maritime sector women account for 29% of the overall workforce, but as data published in the 2021 IMO-WISTA (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) Women in Maritime Survey Report revealed there are enormous disparities not […]
By Mark Barton, RINA Historian This year sees two hundred years of life afloat for what is the most original old ship in the world, HMS Unicorn. Now a museum in Dundee, she was a 46-gun frigate, designed by Sir Robert Seppings. Built as the changeover started she combines the traditional wooden craftsmanship of the […]