In 2012 more than 1300 ocean-going ships were sold for breaking. Only a minority of these end-of-life vessels were handled in a safe, sustainable manner. About two thirds of the ships were simply run ashore on tidal beaches in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. A look at how ship recycling can become cleaner and safer.
ABB will provide a power and propulsion solution for a newbuild vessel operating along the Rhône river in France to run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells.
A video showing a pilot boarding a moving cargo ship has gone viral. The footage, shot by a drone on April 2, 2018, near the coast of Hailuoto in Finland.
A giant sponge has recently been discovered off the coast of Southern Singapore, more than 100 years after it was last seen. Also famously known as the Neptune’s Cup, the giant sponge is usually a meter in both height and diameter and has a cup shape structure.
It is the responsibility of the ship’s staff to ensure the safety of the stevedores coming on board ship for container cargo handling operation. Find out how ship’s crew can contribute towards safe working environment on board container ships.
INDos number can be considered equivalent of a complete identity for every seafarer in India. It is a computerized national database that includes important information of every certified seafarer in India. This information has been compiled in a single database to make it easily accessible for statutory authorities like Flag State, Port State, employers and Immigration staff etc.
Marine engines on ships are some of the most sophisticated and complicated engineering creations. Let’s take a general overview of the working principle, types, construction and maintenance of ship’s engines
Who would not want to stay in a lighthouse? And imagine if you could get all the luxury in the world in the lighthouse? Lighthouse hotels are an experience that is not to be missed. Find out the top 10 most beautiful lighthouse hotels in the world.
Global supply chain operator GEODIS has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the May 2019 Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics in North America.
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