[ad_1] Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises and a visionary strategist of the modern cruise industry, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Palma, Spain. He was 90. Wilhelmsen was a constant influence on the company from its founding, serving more than three decades on...
[ad_1] The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has issued 30 contracts for exploration of the international deep seabed area involving 22 different countries, including 12 developing states. The aim is to find deposits of polymetallic nodules suitable for the extraction of minerals such as copper, nickel,...
[ad_1] In a world determined to become environmentally sustainable, the maritime sector has thus far prioritized technology that reduces SOx and NOx emissions. However, even a cursory look at water treatment and effluent reveals environmental issues that are equally worthy of consideration and concern. For example,...
[ad_1] In an industry first, ABS has completed a successful pilot project that used 3D digital models for class surveys. This project means ABS is able to fully support 3D model integration into engineering and now survey. The pilot with NASSCO saw surveyors use 3D digital...
[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued recommendations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during cargo handling. An experimental study conducted in a laboratory evaluated the survival of the COVID-19 virus on different surfaces and reported that the virus can remain viable up...
[ad_1] Australian energy company Woodside has signed an agreement with Japanese companies JERA Inc, Marubeni Corporation and IHI Corporation to undertake a joint study examining the large-scale export of hydrogen as ammonia for use decarbonising coal-fired power generation in Japan. The consortium has received approval from...
[ad_1] The Liberian Registry continues to adjust to the disruptions caused by COVID-19 by leveraging its use of technology and modern communication. The latest innovation from Liberia is the implementation of remote Annual Safety Inspections (ASI) aboard their ships. The option to use remote inspections...
[ad_1] The IMO has decided to postpone a number of meetings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: • the 7th session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) scheduled to take place from June 1 to 5, 2020; • the 70th session of the...
[ad_1] Germany's Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) has published its investigation report on the grounding of the LNG tanker Pazifik off Indonesia on July 9, 2018. The tanker grounded on a shallow between the islands of Komodo and Banda while carrying a cargo of...
[ad_1] A U.S. Army attack helicopter unit has been operating off the deck of the expeditionary landing base USS Lewis B. Puller in the Persian Gulf, testing out new ways to target surface vessels in conjunction with U.S. Navy forces. The Puller has served as a...
