U.S. tanker American Phoenix commissioned by MOTC
JULY 18, 2012—The U.S.-flag chemical tanker, 49,000 dwt American Phoenix was recently commissioned by Mid Ocean Tanker Company (MOTC). With the length of 616 feet long, beam of 105 feet and draft
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MOL tests filter designed to slash diesel PM emissions
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has started to test of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system installed on the diesel engine used for power generation on an MOL Group-operated oceangoing vessel. The
Anglo-Eastern uses Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot to boost crew welfare
Leading ship manager Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has chosen Inmarsat to connect its crew.To meet the fast-evolving requirements of modern shipping, the company uses Fleet Xpress services from Inmarsat and, in 2019, became
Idwal adds crew welfare to ship inspection grading
Cardiff, Wales-based international ship inspection specialist Idwal has added 12 key crew welfare questions to its rigid and standardized inspection process. With its extensive international surveyor network, Idwal has several representatives on
Seafarer happiness back up, but risk of industry exodus rises
The crew change crisis could be followed by a crew retention crisis. Though the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report contains more evidence that significant numbers of seafarers are likely to leave the
How COVID-19 has driven a technology revolution in shipping
By Alexander Buchmann, Managing Director, Hanseaticsoft CONTRIBUTED CONTENT: Hanseaticsoft is an established global provider of cloud-based software for the maritime industry. Last year, satcom specialist IEC Telecom highlighted that demand for digital
Crew change crisis takes toll on seafarer hopes
“Life during COVID is hell,” is one response received in the most recent survey on Seafarers Happiness survey conducted by the Mission to Seafarers with the support of the Shipowners’ P&I Club
Seafarer mental health is focus of industry-backed, training program
OCTOBER 17, 2018 — KVH Videotel has introduced a new training package, “Seafarers’ Mental Health and Wellbeing,” that will be available free of charge throughout the industry due to the critical importance
Foss christens first of three Arctic Class tugs
APRIL 13, 2015 — The first of three Arctic Class tugs being built at the Foss Rainier, OR, Shipyard was christened Thursday, April 9, at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma, WA.
Foss christens first of three Arctic Class tugs
APRIL 13, 2015 — The first of three Arctic Class tugs being built at the Foss Rainier, OR, Shipyard was christened Thursday, April 9, at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma, WA.