DNV unveils “step change in VLOC design”

DNV has participated in a joint industry project to develop Ecore, a Very Large Ore Carrier concept designed to lower fuel costs and improve loading efficiency. Based on existing technology, the Ecore

IMO’s MSC issues guidelines on private security guards

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), which met in London May 11-20, has approved an MSC Circular providing interim guidance to shipowners, ship operators, and shipmasters on the use of privately contracted armed

Pirate suspects transferred to Seychelles for prosecution

Eleven suspected pirates detained by the EU NAVFOR Spanish warship, ESPS CANARIAS on March 28, 2011 were today transferred to Seychellois legal authorities for prosecution. The suspected pirates were detained by the

ONR demonstrates laser weapon that could disable pirate skiffs

The Office of Naval Research has successfully demonstrated a weapon that could one day prove an effective means of disabling pirate attack skiffs. On April 6, the Office of Naval Research and

Piracy at record high reports IMB

Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, according to the most recent global piracy report from the International Chamber of Commerce

Fatigue blamed in Great Barrier Reef grounding

Ship operators need to ensure that they have an appropriate process in place to properly manage the level of crew fatigue according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The advice is

Total Lubmarine develops cylinder oil to future proof ships against ECA woess

The combination of slow steaming and Emissions Control Areas is making the choice of marine lubricants more complex says Total Lubmarine. The North American Emissions Control Area (ECA), which will be effective

Stanships agrees to $1 million penalty and banning from U.S. waters

The U.S. Department of Justice reports that four corporations involved in owning and operating a fleet of vessels regularly visiting New Orleans pleaded guilty today and agreed to pay a $1 million

ABB reports turbocharger technology milestones

ABB Turbocharging reports significant developments with both its latest generation single stage turbochargers and its  “Power2” two stage turbocharging systems. The company’s latest generation of high efficiency, high pressure single stage turbochargers

Cargo vessel pirated less than 40 miles from Omani coast

The latest vessel to be hijacked by pirates is  the 3,642 gt general cargo ship MV SUSAN K, managed by  Nimmrich & Prahm Bereederung of Leer, Ostfriesland. EU Navfor says it was

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