Marine Insight

Three Biggest Players: Maersk Line, MSC And CMA CGM To Establish An Operational Alliance

MI News Network — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:19:09 +0000

Maersk Line, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and CMA CGM have in principle agreed to establish a long-term operational alliance on East – West trades, called the P3 Network. The aim is to improve and optimise operations and service offerings.

A New Report On The Human Cost of Maritime Piracy 2012 Launched

MI News Network — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:47:31 +0000

A report highlighting latest details of the human cost of maritime piracy will be released in London. This updated report studies not only the human cost of Somali Piracy, but also, for the first time, examines the threat of piracy to seafarers in the waters off West Africa. It further discusses the long-‐term psychological and financial difficulties faced by seafarers following attacks and periods of time spent in captivity.

It’s Official Now – The World’s Fastest Ship is Incat High Speed Ferry Francisco

MI News Network — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:04:44 +0000

Australian ferry builder Incat Tasmania’s world first high speed dual-fuel vehicle and passenger ferry is now officially fast with a lightship speed of 58.1 knots - (107.6 kilometres an hour) and a thrill for the designers of the 99 metre high speed vessel Francisco (Incat hull 069).

How Ballast Water Treatment System Works?

Raunek — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:52:11 +0000

Many modern ships now equipped with ballast water treatment system to filter and treat ballast water as per IMO regulations. Learn about the different ballast water treatment technologies and methods that are used in these ballast water treatment plants.

How Mariners Can Improve Their Chances of Survival When Abandoning Ship?

MI News Network — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:07:34 +0000

A recent investigation of a maritime accident by NTSB involving death of crew members after abandoning a ship revealed some major mistakes made by the mariners. Mentioned herein are a list of things mariners should do to improve their chances of survival at the sea.

The NYK Group Receives Award for Excellence at 40th Environmental Awards

MI News Network — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:07:28 +0000

Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) , an NYK Group company, have received an award for excellence at the 40th Environmental Awards jointly sponsored by the Hitachi Environment Foundation and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd.

Big Ships A Big Worry For Ports

MI News Network — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:32 +0000

China Shipping Container Lines’ recent order for 5 x 18,400 teu vessels signals another round of vessel upsizing. For ports, the impact will be felt way beyond the Asia-Europe trade lane.

Mare Forum Shipping Summit 2014 Will Be Held in Dubai

MI News Network — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:56:39 +0000

Drydocks World & Maritime World, the world renowned provider of quality services to the international marine and maritime industry, announced today that the Mare Forum Shipping Summit will be held in 2014 in Dubai, UAE.

How Single Point Mooring (SPM) Offshore Operation Works?

Raunek — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:20:59 +0000

Single point mooring (SPM) is a floating buoy/jetty anchored offshore to allow handling of liquid cargo such as petroleum products. It serves as a link between the shore-facilities and the tankers for loading or off-loading liquid and gas cargo. Find out how SPM works in the article inside.

Germanischer Lloyd Releases Thickness Measurement Software Pegasus 2

MI News Network — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:04:29 +0000

The latest version of classification society Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) thickness measurement software Pegasus, was recently released.