Twenty years ago the MS Estonia turned on her side and sank in the Baltic sea with 803 passengers and 186 crew aboard – 989 people in all – who needed to be rescued quickly in dangerous and dark conditions.
Archives for September 2014
Video: Accident Between Two Vessels In Suez Canal, Containers Fall Overboard
Two vessels MV Colombo Express – container vessel collided with MV Maersk Tanjong in the Suez Canal.
Pros and Cons Of Internet Onboard Ships: A Sailor’s Perspective
The rollout of internet onboard ships has been the single biggest game changer for seafarers around the world. An experienced chief officer lists down the pros and cons of having internet facility on ships.
Real Life Accident: Ship’s Fourth Engineer Dies From Observation Glass Explosion
A ship’s fourth engineer lost his life from an observation glass explosion when he was draining accumulated water (condensate) from the main and auxiliary air receivers during his engine room checks. Read more about the cause of this unfortunate accident inside the article.
Watch: One Of the Biggest Cruise Ships – Quantum Of The Seas At Night
Watch the 3rd largest cruise vessel in the world, the QUANTUM OF THE SEAS at the River Ems. After midnight the ship passed the bridge near Leer, Germany.
Maersk Line To Introduce New Low Sulphur Surcharge In Response To Environmental Regulations
Maersk Line will introduce a new Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) to offset additional costs incurred by switching to cleaner fuels in so-called Emission Control Areas (ECA), as required by international environmental regulation effective from 1 January 2015.
Three Ways The Marine Industry Can Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
Reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption is a major priority for the marine industry. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), shipping is a modest contributor to overall carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a method of transport.
10 Points To Consider When Preparing For Safety Equipment Survey On Ships
The time before the ship safety equipment survey is a hectic one for the crew as several important equipment and systems are required to be checked, overhauled and renewed. Learn about ten important points which ship’s crew must not miss when preparing for safety equipment survey.
Watch: Artists Paint Amazing Design On Ship – Ocean Art
Watch artists painting an amazing designs on the Atlantic offshore’s platform supply vessel officially named – Ocean Art.