Op-Ed: Putting methanol through its PACES
By Quaim Choudhury, ABS Senior Managing Principal Engineer With more than 90% of global GDP now covered by a net zero target, the growing consensus to tackle climate change is matched only by
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Maritime not yet ready for prime time on alternative fuels
The maritime industry is not yet ready for the safe adoption at scale of alternative fuels. That’s the key take-away from a new report from the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), which says
Denmark eases seafarer health certification regs
Denmark is changing its requirements for medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen will be changed. From September 1, it will no longer be a requirement to hold a Danish Health Certificate when
ICS Chairman: Time to overhaul STCW training regime
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 — Making the keynote speech at the Crew Connect Conference in Manila, Philippines today, Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), called for a comprehensive revision
WinGD adds another Full Mission Simulator to network
MAY 11, 2017 — A Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) W-Xpert Full Mission Simulator (FMS) for training complete engine room crews is now in operation at the Marine Power Academy Training Center
Bouchard partners with SUNY Maritime on private training course
AUGUST 17, 2016 — Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., has cooperated with SUNY Maritime College to hold a USCG Leadership & Managerial Skills Course for its vessel employees. Effective March 24, 2014, additional
More come to SUNY Maritime for STCW training
JULY 25, 2016 — More professional mariners are coming to SUNY Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, NY, for training and courses to maintain their credentials and endorsements. Increased enrollment is being seen across
Crackdown finds unsatisfactory compliance on rest hour regs
JANUARY 22, 2015 — A Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by port state control authorities between September 1 and November 1, 2014 found “unsatisfactory” compliance with the hours of rest required by the
Videotel launches new fire fighting series
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 — Maritime e-learning specialist Videotel Marine International, part of KVH Industries, Inc., has launched an updated five-part series: Fire Fighting At Sea. Made with support and expertise from marine
Port state control to crack down on rest hours
JULY 29, 2014 — Port State Control authorities are to launch a crackdown to ensure that watchkeepers are getting the hours of rest set by the STCW Convention. A Concentrated Inspection Campaign