09 December 2024
New DD Scheme for Bahamas-Flagged Passenger Ships
A new study in 2023 investigated whether the limit of 20 years for DD scheme may be waived without adversely affecting the ship’s maintenance.
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New Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) Format for 2025
New format for the ballast water record book (BWRB) and new guidance on BW record-keeping and reporting – from 1 February 2025.
How 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?
The New Mpox Outbreak: What is it? The Impact on Shipping
WHO has declared the recent Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. This has directly affected the shipping industry. But what is Mpox?
Ship Blackout – Causes, Recovery, Prevention
Which are the most common causes of blackouts? let us provide guidance to help prevent blackouts and mitigate potential consequences.
DNV Confirms Wing Propulsion Vessel with 32% Energy-Saving
DNV validated the two BAR Technologies’ Wing propulsion on a case vessel, reducing energy consumption of the main engine by 32% per NM.
Shipyard Output Reaches a New 7-Year High
After 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.
Shore Power Connection – 5 Exciting Reasons to Invest Now
A 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!
New BWM Convention Amendments – MEPC 81
MEPC 81 took place, adopting new amendments to the BWM Convention while also the temporary storage of sewage and grey water in BWTks.
New Nuclear SMR-Powered Ships Project from 2024
KRISO launched a new research program to develop small modular reactors, SMR-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms.