NYK Group Takes Delivery Of Third Methanol-Fueled Chemical Tanker
The methanol-fueled chemical tanker Grouse Sun, owned by NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., an NYK Group company based in Singapore, was delivered on April 19.
A Guide To Plan Stowage On Chemical Tankers
An efficient stowage plan on board a ship is imperative to ensure the overall safety and stability of the vessel. Upon receiving a stowage query onboard a chemical tanker, the stowage to be planned on board chemical tankers by the concerned officer as per the following points: Step 1: Load line restrictions: The sea areas…
ClassNK Grants AiP For Concept Design Of LNG-Fueled Chemical Tanker To Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an AiP to SHIN KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO., LTD. for their concept design of 49,000 DWT LNG-fueled chemical tanker.
Real Life Incident: Mooring Boat Crushed And Sinks
A mooring boat sank after being crushed between a vessel and a jetty due to Inadequate communication and coordination between the mooring boat operator and the pilot. Learn more about the incident in the article.
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Delivers Its First LRI Product/Chemical Tanker Built In China
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. delivered its first LRI (77,000 DWT) Product/Chemical Tanker on March 29, 2019. This first ship was constructed at TSUNEISHI GROUP (ZHOUSHAN) SHIPBUILDING, Inc., the Group’s shipbuilding site in China.
Real Life Incident: Girding Leaves Coxswain Trapped In Wheelhouse
In the early evening, the crew of a chemical tanker in ballast was preparing for departure and pilot advised the Master that he intended to use a mooring launch/tug to assist in maneuvering.
Drewry: Chemical Shipping Market Expected To Accelerate
The shipping fleet trading in chemical and vegoil markets is expected to accelerate at a much faster pace than demand according to Drewry.
Oil Spill Spreads To Chennai Beaches After Ships Collide Off Ennore Port In India
On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 22:15UTC – LPG tanker BW Maple was leaving the Indian port of Ennore when she collided with the in bound chemical tanker Dawn Kanchipuram.
Drewry: Vessel Oversupply Dampens Chemical Tanker Market Outlook
Softening seaborne trade and rising fleet growth are expected to depress chemical shipping freight rates over the next few years, according to Drewry.