JULY 23, 2012—Quality of life is such an important issue for attracting and retaining seafarers. Often, seafarers can spend months away from their families with little or no contact. What we take
JULY 5, 2012 — Jotun Group member Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (Qingdao) Co Ltd. has reached an important agreement with China’s COSCO Container, the world’s fourth largest containership operator. Jotun will supply
ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) says it has awarded type approval under PSPC (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings) to the world’s first alternative coating system for ballast tanks. The approval, the first of
Interspeed(R)5640, International Paint’s, copper-free antifouling, has received U.S. Navy approval to MIL-PRF-24647 Type I Classes 1 & 2, Grades A & B, Applications 1 & 4. This approval follows many years of
Crew safety and comfort are more important than ever. It has become critical to understand how a living environment can impact crew retention and performance. That’s why vessel refits or renovations should
Drafting a new ship repair or construction contract can be a daunting task with potential pitfalls, but it’s a crucial step toward improving a new or used vessel. To go into more
Undertaking a ship repair project is no easy task, however, vessel owners and shipyard managers can tap into advanced techniques and best practices for structural and machinery installations onboard their ships. Positive design choices
In this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we talk to James Morton, marketing director of AkzoNobel, on ship coatings, decarbonization efforts and vessel performance. In today’s episode, James will fill
One of the biggest challenges being faced by nearly every sector of the maritime industry is attracting and retaining a talented workforce. Speaking more on this topic at the second annual Marine
By Garry Noonan, Ardmore Shipping‘s Director, Innovation A sustainable, achievable plan for successfully transitioning to shipping’s low carbon future requires recognizing the full scope of challenges and opportunities arising from the evolving
