Stolt Tankers reports that all fire aboard Stolt Groenland is now reported as extinguished, following an explosion onboard at about 11:00am local time whilst berthed at Yeompo Quay in the port of Ulsan, South Korea.
Let’s take a look at a few basic seamanship and good navigation practices on ships, which a navigator can use to save the day.
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.
Refrigeration system is one of the most important machinery systems on board ships that requires continuous monitoring and maintenance from ship’s engineers. Learn about eight most common problems that are seen in ship’s refrigerated system.
Batteries are one of the energy sources available onboard vessels which are used in case of blackout and emergency situations on board a ship.
Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of a tug powered by hydrogen, the first in the world. This unique “Hydrotug” is driven by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with diesel.
Want to know how the design of different bulk carriers vary depending on the type of the cargo they carry and other important aspects? Read more about it inside the article.
Taking up seafarers’ competency exams have become stressful than ever. Learn about ten difficulties that maritime professionals have to go through while appearing for competency exams.
According to the IMO 2020 regulation, the ships now will have to reduce sulphur emissions by over 80% by switching to lower sulphur fuels, even outside the emission control areas such as the North American coast. Watch the video to know about IMO 2020 in detail.
the ships now will have to reduce sulphur emissions by over 80% by switching to lower sulphur fuels.
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