08 April 2018 For Ro-Pax vessels particularly, it is crucial to always have sufficient power to run the bow thrusters. A power black-out along a coastal route or narrow waterway could be devastating. This means that often most of the engines are running idle, resulting in low efficiency, low fuel …
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8 APR 2018 On a beautiful autumn afternoon in New York’s Central Park, Carol Berman had the horrifying realization that her husband of 40 years no longer recognized her as his wife. In his eyes, she wasn’t the real Carol but rather some strange woman pretending to be Carol – …
Read More »A bulk carrier suffered a rudder failure and crashed into an historic waterfront mansion on the Bosporus Strait, Turkey, on Saturday. The 225-meter Malta-flagged Vitaspirit hit the Hekimbaşı Salih Efendi mansion around 4 p.m. The mansion was built in the 18th century and is now used for events such as weddings and concerts. …
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07th April 2018 South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy released its 13th Long-term Natural Gas Supply plan (13th Plan) last week covering the period from 2018 to 2031. The plan forecasts that by 2031, gas demand will reach 40.5 million tons (Mt), just three Mt up from 2017 …
Read More »7 APR 2018 Researchers have discovered why a mutated gene causes seizures in some children who have autism. Autism spectrum disorder is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder – affecting one in 68 children – characterized by a range of symptoms, including difficulty with communication and social interactions. One third of …
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On January 1, 2017, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Polar Code came into effect. The functional, risk-based Code establishes mandatory regulations and standards for vessels operating in ice-covered waters to, in its own words, “Provide for safe ship operation and the protection of the polar environment by addressing risks present …
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