Auriga Leader is the world’s first partially propelled cargo ship, fitted with over 300 solar arrays that generate around 10 percent of its required operating power. Know more in this green ship inside the article.
What is a Pilot Boat?
September 26, 2012 By
A marine pilot boat is a vessel that’s specifically used to ferry helmsmen or marine pilots from harbours to ships that need piloting, or vice versa. The concept of boats for pilots is quite old, predating to the heydays of the Greco-Roman empires.
MV Faust Ro-Ro Ship – One of the Biggest Car Carrier Ships
September 19, 2012 By
Owned and operated by Wilhelmsen Logistics, the carrier ship, MV Faust is known to be one of the biggest car carrier ships across the whole international marine domain.
Top 10 Shipbuilding Companies in the World in 2012
August 14, 2012 By
The shipbuilding industry is recognised as one of the most profitable industries around the world. Listed in here are top ten shipbuilding companies in the world in 2012
The Port Of Singapore : One Of The Busiest Ports In The World
May 23, 2012 By
The Singapore port is unanimously regarded to be the busiest port in the world. While generalising, it is referred to as the Singaporean port, it is in fact a collection of all porting and harbouring amenities offered by the nation to all international and national vessels in transit.
5 Massive Crane Ships Operating at the Sea
May 8, 2012 By
Crane ships are powerful ocean going vessels which are mounted with massive cranes. In this article we have enumerated five huge crane ships which are used for different types of offshore jobs and are famous around the world for their enormous size and load carrying capacities.
What is Ship Security Assessment (SSA)?
April 24, 2012 By
Under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), every shipping company must take certain steps into consideration to ensure security of the crew, ship and environment. A ship security assessment is carried out to ensure that every ship follows the security measures under ISPS.
What is a Safety Committee on Ships?
April 18, 2012 By
Safety committee is an imperative body on board ships to ensure safe working environment and practices. The safety committee comprises of the safety officer and the safety representative along with other competent persons.
5 Terms Every Mariner Should Know Under UNCLOS
April 16, 2012 By
UNCLOS or the United Nation’s Convention on Laws of the Sea was formed to ensure freedom of shipping navigation at the sea. This allowed ships of one country to move safely and freely in international waters.
6 Definitions Every Seafarer Must Know Under the ISM Code
April 15, 2012 By
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code was entered into force to ensure safety of people, safety of ship and cargo, and safety of environment. In order to understand ISM, it is important to know definitions of a few important terms which determine the whole structure of IMO’s ISM code
9 Ways for Shipping Companies to Benefit from Strict Safety Policies
February 24, 2012 By
Operating a shipping company in the present time is not an easy task. To operate in a strict lawful environment, every company requires great amount of resources and manpower. We bring you nine ways in which shipping companies can makes profit from implementing strict safety policies on board ships.
8 Most Expansive Investments by Shipping Industry in Last Five Years
February 17, 2012 By
With maritime piracy at its all time high, green revolution spreading like wild fire, and new regulations waiting to be implemented, the maritime industry is transforming like never before. We bring you eight areas of the shipping industry which have seen heavy investments in the last decade.
