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  • NYK and MTI Develop Electronic Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) Check System

    • July 3, 2015
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    NYK and the Monohakobi Technology Institute have jointly developed a Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) check system, the first time a Japanese shipping company has developed such a system. Before an engine plant and equipment are operated unattended (e.g., at night), measurements need to be made, and taking such measurements is called an “UMS check.” In

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  • CMA CGM’s 20000 TEU Mega Container Ships To Be Powered By Wartsila X92, Low-Speed, 2-Stroke Engine

    • July 2, 2015
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    • Category: Ships, Technology
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    X92

    The first in a series of ‘mega-class’ container vessels being built for French Ship owner CMA CGM will be powered by the Wärtsilä X92, low-speed, 2-stroke engine. The vessel is to be built by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) in Subic Bay, Philippines. WinGD is the joint venture company between Wärtsilä and China State

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  • SOLAS Weight Initiative – Safety First! – Verified Gross Mass

    • July 1, 2015
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    Effective 1st July 2016, all packed containers are required to have a verified gross weight declared by shippers. Starting 1st July 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) requirements regarding the verification of the gross mass of packed containers. “A packed container will not be allowed

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  • 7 Technologies To Reduce Fuel Consumption Of Ships

    • June 3, 2015
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    Maersk

    Reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions are two of the main concerns of shipping industry today. A lot has already been done in terms of research and development to make the ultimate green ship. From renewable/ alternate sources of energy to design modifications, the industry has constantly improved its technology for an enhanced form of

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  • Paris MoU Adopts New Performance Lists For Flags And Recognized Organizations

    • June 2, 2015
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    At its 48th meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2014 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations. These lists will take effect from 1 July 2015. The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum, from quality flags to flags with a poor performance that

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  • The Leading Maritime Capitals Of The World – Singapore, Hamburg and Oslo

    • June 1, 2015
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    • Category: Ports
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    Singapore

    This biennial report ranks the 15 leading maritime capitals of the world within four areas: shipping, maritime finance and law, ports and logistics services and maritime technology. We also present an overall assessment of the cities’ competitiveness and attractiveness to maritime companies. In 2015, Singapore is ranked as the overall leader, followed by Hamburg and

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  • From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU

    • May 4, 2015
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    • Category: Ships, Technology
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    From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU: World’s First Ship Widening Project Successfully Completed It is often difficult to keep Panmax ships competitive in today’s market environment. To ensure profitable operations, REEDEREI NSB has developed and successfully implemented a concept to widen ships that is the first of its kind worldwide. The WIDENING will increase the

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  • Theme For Day Of The Seafarer 2015: Career at Sea

    • May 3, 2015
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    Day of the seafarer 2015 is fast approaching. This year the International Maritime Organization is shifting its focus to maritime education. We want you to consider a career at sea. Most people go to work in offices, factories and shops, but it’s a different picture for seafarers: an office can be a hundred thousand-ton oil

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  • The Standard Club And ICS Launch New Hazard Awareness Competition For Seafarers

    • May 2, 2015
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    Welder

    In an initiative to raise awareness of potential hazards at sea, The Standard Club and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have joined forces to launch a ‘Spot the Hazard’ competition open to any seafarer worldwide. With USD$10,000 of prize money, the competition has been designed to help those working at sea identify hazards and

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  • Michael R. H. Stewart: 5 Secrets in Business & Life from Aristotle

    • May 1, 2015
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    • Category: General, Practical Tips
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    “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.” 1. NEVER THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL A few days ago, a very successful and massively intelligent young man reminded me of this important line from Aristotle: “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.” In many respects, this is one

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