It all boils down to simple corrosion: the frequency of auxiliary boiler deficiencies or breakdowns prompted DNV GL to introduce a new class notation called BMON in 2012 which specifically addresses corrosion protection and boiler maintenance. The insp…
BMON notation shows boiler maintenance pays off Read More »
The Suez Canal celebrates its 150th year in 2019. Earlier this summer the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) joined expert Suez Canal Transit & Husbandry Agent, Consult Navigation, in London to update invited representatives from the shipping industry on t…
Changing perceptions: The Suez Canal at 150 Read More »
Poor quality bunkers and the incident of contaminated fuel in Houston last year has sparked fears of this happening to any shipowner and operator, as 1 January 2020 approaches. But, with seven months to go before the deadline, planning how to maintain …
Focus on fuel segregation risks, not contaminated fuel Read More »
The shipping industry is no stranger to challenges. Slow global demand, volatile trade patterns, pricing pressures and changing regulatory regimes have created a seismic shift in expectations – placing intense pressure on shipowners and operators to na…
Tapping into Digitalisation for Growth and Efficiency Read More »
Waterfront Shipping Company Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Methanex Corporation, and Marinvest/Skagerack Invest (Marinvest) are proud to welcome two new innovative, clean-burning vessels, M/T Mari Couva and M/T Mari Kokako, to the Waterfront Shippi…
Industry Welcomes Second-Generation Low Emission Methanol-Fuelled Vessels Read More »