Limpet mines used in tanker attacks

The Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of the United Arab Emirates, Norway, and Saudi Arabia yesterday briefed members of the United Nations Security Council on the preliminary findings of the investigation

Ship total losses fell in 2018

Large shipping losses are now at their lowest level this century, declining by over 50% year-on-year, according to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE. Its latest annual Safety & Shipping Review,

First Iridium GMDSS terminal now available

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) and partner Lars Thrane A/S have unveiled the LT 3100S terminal. This is the first shipboard terminal designed to meet Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Alfa Laval offers future proof scrubber options

Local bans on open loop exhaust gas scrubbing are causing shipowners to look more closely at closed loop solutions. Alfa Laval PureSOx gives customers the option of closed loop scrubbing either by

ABS publishes Low Carbon Shipping Outlook

A Low Carbon Shipping Outlook just published by ABS aims to help the maritime sector evaluate potential pathways to a low-carbon future. “Despite all the noise and confusion about IMO 2020, the

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Cummins unveils IMO Tier III strategy

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today unveiled its solution for meeting IMO Tier III emissions regulations. The company will utilize proven Tier II engine technology and add a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment

Probation violations cost Carnival $20 million

Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. and its parent, Carnival Corporation were today ordered to pay a $20 million criminal penalty and will be subject to enhanced supervision after admitting to violations of probation

Matson to retrofit six more ships with scrubbers

Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX)  has begun the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on six vessels deployed in its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services as part of its strategy to comply with

Pacific Green names Mahoney MD of new division

San Jose, Calif., based exhaust gas scrubber specialist Pacific Green Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: PGTK), Nick Mahoney as Managing Director of its newly created division, Pacific Green Marine Technologies Trading Limited. Mahoney joins

VIDEO: MSC Opera slams into Venice tour boat

Five passengers on a Venice tour boat were injured after MSC Cruises 65,591 gt cruise ship MSC Opera plowed into it, then scraped alongside a pier earlier today. Cell phone video posted

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