Naval & EngineeringNew DD Scheme for Bahamas-Flagged Passenger ShipsA new study in 2023 investigated whether the limit of 20 years for DD scheme may be waived without adversely affecting the ship’s maintenance.ShipNerdDecember 6, 2024
Energy & ComplianceNew Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) Format for 2025New format for the ballast water record book (BWRB) and new guidance on BW record-keeping and reporting – from 1 February 2025.ShipNerdNovember 27, 2024
Energy & Compliance, Nerd's ChoiceHow energy-saving technologies assist CII up to 30%Energy-Saving Technologies can lower fuel consumption and reduce vessel emissions. But which ones are best for CII compliance?ShipNerdOctober 24, 2024
Marine IncidentsThe New Mpox Outbreak: What is it? The Impact on ShippingWHO has declared the recent Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. This has directly affected the shipping industry. But what is Mpox?ShipNerdAugust 27, 2024
Marine Incidents, Nerd's ChoiceShip Blackout – Causes, Recovery, PreventionWhich are the most common causes of blackouts? let us provide guidance to help prevent blackouts and mitigate potential consequences.ShipNerdMay 27, 2024
Energy & Compliance, Naval & EngineeringDNV Confirms Wing Propulsion Vessel with 32% Energy-SavingDNV validated the two BAR Technologies’ Wing propulsion on a case vessel, reducing energy consumption of the main engine by 32% per NM.ShipNerdMay 15, 2024
Naval & EngineeringShipyard Output Reaches a New 7-Year HighAfter a 10-year fall, the shipyard output started to pick up in Q1 reaching a 7-year quarterly high. Projecting a 15% y-o-y increase for 2024.ShipNerdMay 13, 2024
Nerd's Choice, Energy & ComplianceShore Power Connection – 5 Exciting Reasons to Invest NowA shore power connection will save fuel and cut your vessel emissions – here are 5 more exciting reasons to invest in ship-to-shore power now!ShipNerdMay 9, 2024
Energy & ComplianceNew BWM Convention Amendments – MEPC 81MEPC 81 took place, adopting new amendments to the BWM Convention while also the temporary storage of sewage and grey water in BWTks.ShipNerdApril 23, 2024
Energy & Compliance, Naval & EngineeringNew Nuclear SMR-Powered Ships Project from 2024KRISO launched a new research program to develop small modular reactors, SMR-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms.ShipNerdApril 17, 2024