Did you know that there are some simple ways to avoid the pain of unscheduled downtime? No cruise or ferry company wants angry passengers because of delays, and no LNG or offshore operator wants expensive fines from charterers. Whatever kind of vessel …
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Introduction The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICESAR) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to search and rescue (SAR) operations across Iceland. With a focus on responding to emergencies such as maritime accidents, avalanches, lost hik…
At a time of heightened alertness to ship fires, key chemicals in the foams used to put them out are running dry, risking safety on board up to 40,000 seagoing vessels. From 1 January 2026, the regulation of firefighting foams on ships will start to ca…
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Advanced AI-based network-protection across its shore-based offices is central to Wallem Group’s ability to focus on ensuring the smooth operations of its managed fleet, says the group’s general manager, Raymond Ho. Advancing technology is pivotal to t…
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“During the first seven months of this year, 194 product tankers larger than 10k deadweight tonnes (DWT) have been contracted with a combined capacity of 13.3m DWT. This is a 17% increase compared to last year and the highest level of contracting since…
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