Shipping
A big step forward
(Posted on 16/03/19)Leading classification society DNV GL has announced that all DNV GL classed vessels are now able to utilize the possibility of remote surveys for some inspections through the Veracity data platformThe advancement means that for a range of surveys, a DNV GL surveyor will not be required to travel to the vessel. Instead, by using...
ClassNK appoints new Senior Executive VP
(Posted on 16/03/19)Mr. Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President as well as Executive Director of ClassNK.Mr. Sakashita began his career at Japan’s Ministry of Transport (now Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) in 1980. During his period at the government he has played vital roles in maritime...
Aco Marine calls for enforcement
(Posted on 16/03/19)ACO Marine, together with a group of leading wastewater treatment system manufacturers and environmental organisations, has called for a revision to MARPOL Annex IV in order to verify the ongoing performance and discharge criteria of sewage treated systems onboard ship.While there are rules in place for verifying discharge parameters...
Online course collaboration
(Posted on 16/03/19)A successful collaboration between KVH Videotel, a world leader in the provision of e-learning for the maritime industry, and The Nautical Institute (NI), an international organization for maritime professionals involved in the control of sea-going ships, has resulted in more than 100 NI members enrolling in online courses to further...
Flowsafe BWMS to save costs for bulkers
(Posted on 11/03/19)A new Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) developed by Flow Water Technologies Ltd, called FlowSafe, can now be fitted in bulkers with Gravity discharge pumps.Flowsafe is carbon offset neutral and saves costs because it can be installed at sea without the need for new pipework.Originally developed for bulkers with Framo type...
MacGregor to support Anglo Eastern Univan
(Posted on 11/03/19)MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Ocean Sourcing Pte Ltd to support MacGregor equipment installed on the Anglo Eastern Univan Group fleet of 650 managed vessels around half of which are bulk carriers. The agreement was signed in Singapore in February.Anglo-Eastern is a leading global provider of ship management...
