Mandatory Container Weighing Superfluous Says ESC
According to the European Shippers Council (ESC) extra regulation of container weights will not solve the safety issues in container transport, is superfluous and hardly feasible.
Insurance Advice for Marinas & Shipyards
Third party service providers can pose serious risk and liabilities for marina and shipyard owners. Without the proper due diligence these marine companies could…
Marine & Hydrokinetic Power Holds Promise
In many ways marine and hydrokinetic power systems offer one of the most promising areas for renewable energy development. Marine and hydrokinetic resources – including ocean waves, tidal streams, river flows, ocean currents, and ocean thermal differences – are abundant, the technology is improving rapidly, and countries that have strong marine resources, such as the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, South Korea, Spain, and Portugal, have committed to supporting the industry.
DCNS, India's Pipavay Shipyard, Forge Strategic Partnership
The partnership is expected to boost India’s drive for self-reliance in the field of defence manufacturing and to create a large number of local jobs. It will further…
Bahrein Shipyard Signs Maersk Ship-Repair Deal
With 35 years experience in the shipbuilding and repair business, ASRY will repair Maersk ships operating in the Persian Gulf as required. In 2011 the yard repaired nine Maersk ships.
OECD Considers Shipbuilding Market Distortion
This special session of the WP6 held on 21, June 2012, was intended to take a fresh look at market distorting factors, so that future efforts can be directed towards those that are the most important…
Bunker Prices Double-Digit Drop
IFO380 has made double-digit drops in Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah, and Houston, and all four ports once again reached new lows for the month reports 'Ship & Bunker'.
Volva Penta Helps Coast Guard Save Fuel
With its Volvo Penta’s innovative propulsion system the ships are to reduce fuel consumption by approximately 30% compared to traditional installations. To give the vessel the best overall performance the highly efficient Volvo Penta IPS 1050 complete propulsion system was selected. The system consists of triple Volvo Penta IPS 1050 based on 3 x D13-800 rated at 588 kW each, giving total propulsion power of 1764 kw.
China's Submersible Dives to 7,000 Meters
'Jiaolong's fourth successful dive below 7,000 meters, proved that the submersible was stable in function and the performance of the team improved gradually, said…
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