

The transition to low sulphur fuels has so far been smooth, thanks to the efforts of shipping industry stakeholders in preparing for the change, which entered into force on 1st January this year.However, there are some issues arising over the margin for error in testing the sulphur content and the presence of sediment is causing...
Flow Water Technologies has reported a marked increase in interest in its FlowSafe DCD 2000 Disinfectant Unit following recent comments by the International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) regarding the need for vigilance and maintenance of good hygiene practices.“While we've begun...
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide the complete system design and full equipment scope for two new 9300 DWT self-discharging bulk carriers featuring hybrid propulsion. The ships will be the first of their kind to be fitted with a hybrid propulsion solution. They are being built for Norway’...
The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore has reported that on 29 January 2020, there was a confirmed case of a crew member with the Wuhan coronavirus infection, who was working onboard a ship in Singapore waters. The MPA has urged the shipping community to take precautionary measures, as well as to remain vigilant and adopt...
“One in a million” chaplain Rev Bill McCrea has been honoured by Southampton-based international maritime charity Sailors’ Society for 50 years of service.Bill, who continues to visit seafarers every week in Southampton port despite formally retiring 14 years ago, was celebrated at an event to mark his long service...
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) has created efficiencies in the way it operates by launching a range of electronic certificates it says will not only speed up the registration process but help in the industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.The E-Certification process will go live on January...