by Mark Goalen. Director, offshore engineering, Houlder Ltd As the floating offshore wind market shifts from its current demonstration stage into full commercialization, there are three factors driving the outcome. The offshore
North Star, the U.K.’s largest ship operator servicing the oil and gas industry, has kick started its ambitious fleet decarbonization plans with an in-depth sustainability study across its 44 offshore infrastructure support vessels. The
SCI’s mission to help maritime employees live well amid the challenges of life on the water is reflected by what it does improve their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. The
Contributed by Houlder, Silverstream and Norsepower Since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements following MEPC 76, shipowners have been looking for solutions which
If you didn’t get the message that shipping needs to decarbonize, welcome back from your vacation on Mars. The International Maritime Organization has set what the International Chamber of Shipping describes as
The 132 meter long RoPax ferry on order for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. (IOMSP) at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard will feature a range of Wärtsilä solutions. The
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) says that from February 28, 2021 the interim COVID arrangements that have permitted seafarers to serve longer than 11 months on-board ships will end. Under the
The U.K.’s Department for Transport is funding a project that will evaluate the potential for using carbon capture to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping. The funding has been awarded Chester, U.K., based
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the
OCTOBER 15, 2018 — Another major containership operator — OOCL — is opting to meet the IMO global sulfur cap by using low sulfur fuel (LSF) and passing the added cost on
