18 JUNE 2020 The world’s largest car carrier powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) sailed on June 16 on its maiden voyage transporting vehicles for the Volkswagen Group from Europe to North and Central America. Loaded with more than 4,800 vehicles, the Siem Confucius sailed from Emden, Germany for Veracruz in the …
Read More »NEW ROPE DESIGN IMPROVES VESSEL MOORING SAFETY
17 JUNE 2020 Mooring is one of the most dangerous aspects of port and vessel operations. When a mooring rope holding a docked vessel snaps, the abrupt energy release can cause the rope to whip across the dock and ship at a speed of almost 500 MPH or more than …
Read More »ITF: THE DEADLINE FOR CREW CHANGE IS OVER
16 JUNE 2020 After weeks of calling on governments to facilitate maritime crew changes and designate the millions of workers in critical transport industries as key workers, the International Transport Works’ Federation (ITF) issued a statement to seafarers saying simply, “Enough is enough.” The ITF had repeatedly said in …
Read More »GIANT VLOC SCUTTLED OFF BRAZIL
15 JUNE 2020 On Friday morning, salvors sent the very large ore carrier Stellar Banner to the bottom off the coast of Maranhão, Brazil, just four years after her construction and four months after she went aground. In a months-long lightering effort, the salvage team removed about 3,900 cubic meters …
Read More »CONTAINER SHIPS EXPAND PROGRAM TO STUDY OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
15 JUNE 2020 Maersk, the global shipping company, is expanding its involvement in the global research efforts on weather patterns and climate change ongoing with the global Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program. The recorded data generated in the program helps meteorologists create more accurate weather and storm forecasts and will …
Read More »EMISSIONS FROM EXISTING SHIPS MUST FALL TO MEET CLIMATE TARGETS
14 JUNE 2020 Ship owners need to place a greater emphasis on addressing the exhaust emissions from existing ships if they are going to meet the industry’s goals to reduce CO2 emissions, according to a new study conducted by the University of Manchester and published in the journal BMC Energy. …
Read More »CREW TRANSFERS: PANAMA ASSISTS CARNIVAL; NEW ZEALAND’S NEW RULES
13 JUNE 2020 The Republic of Panama provided unique support to Carnival Cruise Line as part of its ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian support to the shipping industry during the global pandemic. Panama is supporting the shipping industry both by maintaining smooth operations at the Panama Canal and assisting with crew …
Read More »MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES MAY ACQUIRE MITSUI E&S’ SHIPBUILDING UNIT
12 JUNE 2020 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in talks to acquire Mitsui E&S’ shipbuilding unit, MHI said in a statement this week. The goal is to reach agreement by the end of 2020 and to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to Reuters. Mitsui and Mitsubishi …
Read More »PROJECT FUNDED TO DEVELOP AND VERIFY UNMANNED SHIP NAVIGATION SYSTEM
11 june 2020 A new project is getting underway in Japan to develop and demonstrate the technology and systems require to enable unmanned ship navigation. As part of the effort, the prototype system will also undergo verification via demonstration testing in Japanese coastal waters. Funded by a grant from the Joint …
Read More »WEIGHT LOSS: WHY THOSE LAST FEW POUNDS ARE THE HARDEST TO LOSE, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE
10 JUNE 2020 So you’ve done everything you’re supposed to. You’re eating in a calorie deficit, are exercising a few times a week, and are getting close to your weight loss goal. And then you hit a plateau with only a few pounds to lose – and they just won’t …
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