Container ships, tankers, cruisers the majority of seagoing vessels with an engine power of at least 20,000kW is equipped with a 3-stage air-cooled starting-air compressor nowadays. The powerful technology reduces heat and allows for enormo

Shippers and carriers met yesterday to talk about the causes and effects of recent supply chain disruption coinciding with the COVID 19 pandemic. The meeting brought together a broad representation of members from the European Shippers Coun

KR Hellas, a subsidiary of the Korean Register (KR) has been accredited as a quality management system (ISO 9001) certification body, by the Greek National Accreditation Body (ESYD). ISO 9001 is an international standard that stipulates the

The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over the safety of dangerous goods stored in ports, terminals and other warehousing facilities. Four industry groups have collaborated to address the issue

Kiel, Germany. Sauer Compressors has announced a company acquisition. As of January 1, 2022, the manufacturer of high-pressure compressors based in Kiel, Germany, takes over all shares of its long-standing partner Pall Marc Group in Singapo

With a continued steady increase of new boaters in the past year, the need for educational programs to keep everyone safe on the water has become a necessity. Boating classes and continued education are part of the MarineMax DNA. Theyve bee

Denmark-based Uni-Tankers has selected OneOceans Regs4ships regulatory database as the most effective means for ensuring continuous, fleet-wide compliance. Tanker operators need to understand and comply with a host of safety and environment

On December 10, 2021, the 32nd Assembly of IMO held a new council election in London, UK. China was once again elected as Member Council Category A, which is the 17th consecutive term since 1989, highlighting Chinas status and influence in

On December 13, the second dual-fuel 15000TEU container ship CMA CGM KIMBERLEY built by Jiangnan Shipyard for CMA CGM was christened and delivered. The 15000TEU container ship is the largest Panamax ship. The ship has a total length of 366

Leading international ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has published Guidelines on Remotely Operated Vessels and Autonomous Surface Vessels. The focus of the high-level Guidelines is on providing a broad fr

On December 10, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry held a christening ceremony for the 300,000DWT VLCC NEW COROLLA built for China Merchants Energy Shipping. The ship is a new generation of energy-saving and environment-friendly VLCC, which great

CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced the nomination of Romain Martimort as Chief Commercial Officer for China. He will be responsible for CMA CGM Chinas entire commercial organization. His missions will be to continu

SSY Futures Ltd reported that it has arranged the first competitively brokered trade in the new Metal Bulletin 65% Iron Ore Option contract. The trade was for settlement in February 2022. SSY Futures Ltd is well known for its core area of F

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus and ILO Director-General Guy Ryder have confirmed their organisations will form an Action Group as a matter of urgency with major transport bodies to ensure freedom of movemen

In the face of increasing coronavirus infection rates, driven by the omikron mutation, Nor-Shipping has taken the decision to postpone its upcoming exhibition and event programme. The management team is currently working with stakeholders t