The day of the Seafarers
Seafarers are Key Workers Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines, and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers, including uncertainties and difficulties about port access, re-supply, crew changeovers, and repatriation. This […]
Incoterms 2020 Introduction
With the new rules set to come into force from first January 2020, shipping, logistics, supply chain, and freight professionals need to refresh their knowledge now if they want to be able to use the Incoterms 2020 confidently and without errors, come to the New Year. Some of the changes in the Incoterms 2020 rules […]
The Marine Environment Protection Committee approved Guidelines
The Marine Environment Protection Committee approved the Guidelines for the carriage of energy-rich fuels and their blends, which are set out in MEPC.1/Circ.879. NOTICE TOShip Owners/ Managers/ Operators | Surveyors / Auditors The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its seventy-third session (22 to 26 October 2018), recognizing the need to clarify how energy-rich fuels or […]
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 […]
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.