06 SEPT 2024 The bubbles blown by humpback whales to confuse and snare their tiny prey should be classified as tools. That’s the recommendation made by scientists observing these amazing marine mammals in Alaskan waters, manipulating their environment to maximize their chances of survival. And an in-depth study, using cameras …
Read More »FDA RECALLS TATTOO INKS CONTAINING POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MICROBES
05 SEPT 2024 Nevada-based tattoo ink manufacturer Sierra Stain has recalled three of its ‘Bloodline’ products after tests found they contained high concentrations of bacteria that could potentially “present a health concern to consumers”, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Having since gone out of business, Sierra Stain …
Read More »RE-EVALUATING GAS TURBINE ENGINES FOR FUTURE MARITIME PROPULSION
04 SEPT 2024 The combination of advances in engine management technology, in the design of heat exchange technology and the chemistry of high-temperature ceramic materials and compounds provide the basis of enhancing the efficiency and market competitiveness of open-cycle and closed-cycle gas turbine engines, including in ship propulsion. Introduction: Traditional …
Read More »TWO MORE TANKERS ATTACKED IN RED SEA
03 SEPT 2024 Two oil tankers, the Saudi-flagged Amjad and Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I, were attacked on Monday in the Red Sea off Yemen, two sources familiar with the matter said. Yemen’s Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not …
Read More »PILOT REPORTED ARRIVING CONTAINERSHIP’S CAPTAIN APPEARED TO BE INTOXICATED
01 SEPT 2024 The authorities in the Canary Islands responded after the pilot working an arriving containership reported that the captain of the vessel appeared to be intoxicated. Local media reports from Gran Canaria said the vessel was having difficulty carrying out a docking maneuver which was aggravated by the …
Read More »OPERATION TO TOW STRICKEN OIL TANKER TO START SUNDAY
31 SEPT 2024 Tugs are expected to begin towing a damaged Greek oil tanker on Sunday, Yemen’s Houthi Foreign Minister Jamel Amer said, as the vessel remains adrift and on fire in the Red Sea. The Greek-registered Sounion poses an environmental hazard after it was damaged in an Aug. 21 …
Read More »MSC BOXSHIP SETS NEW RECORD FOR PANAMA CANAL CARGO CAPACITY
30 AUG 2024 The Panama Canal Authority is highlighting a new record for the largest cargo capacity containership to transit the Canal. While the record is always significant, it draws extra attention as it comes as the Panama Canal is working its way back from restrictions on ship transits due …
Read More »CARGO SHIP TURNED AWAY BY NAMIBIA OVER FEARS OF EXPLOSIVES FOR ISRAEL
29 AUG 2024 The African nation of Namibia revoked the docking privileges granted to a Portuguese-flagged general cargo ship. It was the second vessel that officials suspected of transporting materials to Israel with government officials saying their country would not be complicit with the war in Gaza. A local rights …
Read More »ALGERIAN TANKER SAILS HUMANITARIAN MISSION TO FUEL LEBANON’S POWER COMPANY
28 AUG 2024 Algeria conducted a humanitarian mission to bring badly needed fuel to Lebanon to end a nearly two-week-long blackout by the country’s central power company. It is the first of several efforts in the coming days that are attempting to restore a steady supply of fuel to the …
Read More »ONE BAD LADDER SHOWS COMMON SHORTCOMINGS FOR MARINE PILOT SAFETY
27 AUG 2024 One Bad Ladder Shows Common Shortcomings for Marine Pilot Safety At least eight people died in boarding accidents last year, and bad ladders are part of the problem Arie Palmers is a Dutch marine pilot and is closely involved in efforts to tighten pilot ladder safety. In …
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