UAE Federal Transport Authority Compulsory Classification of some foreign-flagged ships by an approved IACS Member
UAE Federal Transport Authority Impose new regulations on ships registered under the flag of some countries, which are not approved as a white flag like Palau, Belize, Cooke Islands, Tonga … must be classified by a member society in the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) or by UAE Classification society (TASNEEF), to call UAE Ports. […]
Bulker and Containership Collide off Denmark
A bulk carrier collided with a containership earlier this morning in the Great Belt strait in Denmark, separating the islands of Zealand and Funen. A brief fire has been reported on one of the vessels, according to the Danish Coast Guard, however, the agency is yet to provide further details on the incident. The ships […]
Scandlines Sold for USD 2.1 Billion
Scandlines said that 3i has decided to reinvest in the Ro-Pax company and acquire a 35 pct stake in conjunction with First State Investments which will hold 50.1 percent and Hermes Investment Management, which will hold the remaining 14.9 percent. Net cash proceeds to 3i following the reinvestment will be EUR 347 million (USD 430 […]
Intelligent Knowledge Management as the Fast Way to Optimal Ship Design
Sharing and storing knowledge during the building process of a vessel can be a hassle. Bart Daman, Ko Stroo, and Dolf Manschot, project manager/naval architects at Ulstein Design & Solutions, facet his challenge on a daily basis. Their knowledge and experience are key to the development of complex vessels for a diverse range of applications […]
Maersk Honam Fire Underscores Importance of Cargo Insurance
The Maersk Honam fire from earlier this month serves as a reminder of the importance of cargo insurance, says online freight forwarder iContainers.
A Flettner Freighter in the Making
For centuries shipping depended on wind, but the industrial revolution changed that. Vessels were no longer stuck in the doldrums. However, with the Paris Climate Agreement in mind, shipping companies are looking at wind again for efficiency reasons.
Classification Societies Should Join Forces to Adapt to Industry Change
The world’s biggest classification societies need to pull together to adapt to the rapid pace of change in the industry, according to Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Chairman and CEO of DNV GL.
Unmanned Ships – Are We There Yet?
The development of the remote and autonomous (R&A) shipping has become one of the hottest topics in the industry over the past couple of years.