Water Ingress Detectors in Bulk Carriers
Bulk carriers are renowned for sinking fast particularly if loaded with heavy cargoes such as iron ore. Possibility of ingress of sea water into cargo holds poses potential threat to ships. Masters of bulk carriers should be aware that the purpose of the Water Ingress Monitor (WIM) is to provide the maximum possible early warning of a condition that may seriously threaten the vessel's survival.
The latest amendment on the ESP code (2024)
The latest amendment on the ESP code has been adopted on Nov. 2022 and will be entered into force on 01. July.2024. (The 106th session of the Maritime Safety Committee was held from 2 to 11 November 2022)
In this article, we will discuss these amendments in summary.
Solid Bulk Cargoes For Which Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing System May Be Exempted
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), approved a revision of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5, in relation to lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective, as set out in the article.
Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers
The SCF(Ship Construction File), as outlined in IMO guidelines, details how functional requirements of ship construction standards are applied, must be provided at delivery, kept on board, and updated as needed during the ship's service.
Back to The Future - Cargo Giant Cargill Turns to Sails to Cut carbon
In a new take on ancient technology, Cargill, one of the world's biggest charterers of ships, is to add state-of-the art sails to a vessel early next year to test whether wind power can cut its carbon emissions, a top company executive said.
Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of Second Methanol-Powered MR Tanker
The second new build methanol tanker of a joint venture was delivered. Developing methanol-based vessels facilitates the cleaner fuels achievement and enables the path to a net-zero emission.
“If China Sneezes, Shipping Will Catch a Cold”: A Saying More Timely Than Ever
With China’s economy slowdown and the COVID-related measures in flux, shipping and more importantly the dry bulk segment is under pressure. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “as China announced last week a series of wide-ranging relaxations on its zero-Covid restrictions, markets worldwide began to price what these shifts could mean for the global economy, inflation as well as what it will mean for the world’s second-largest economy itself.
Proman Stena Bulk takes delivery of fourth methanol-powered tanker
Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture (JV) company of Stena Bulk and Proman, has taken the delivery of its fourth methanol-fueled tanker from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Dubbed Stena Prosperous, the 49,990 deadweight tonnage (DWT) vessel will fully commercially operate on methanol.
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