June 6, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
A supply vessel operating as part of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has been attacked in the Southern Red Sea, Dryad Maritime informed. The vessel, identified as VOS Theia, was attacked by a skiff with six persons on board off Hodeidah, Yemen, on June 4, 2018. At the time of the attack, the 2011-built vessel […]
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Fuels, Lubricants & Green Marine
June 11, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments
The MT Seriana on the Bosporus: severe corrosion problems were solved with Chevron’s Special HT Ultra 140 BN cylinder oil. (Photo: Chevron) International Maritime Organization (IMO) fuel rules entering force in 2020 mandate a drastic sulfur reduction. By 2050 the mandate is to cut greenhouse gas emissions of shipping by at least 50 percent. Marine […]
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NSRI Assists Stowaway on Bulker MI Harmony
June 11, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
A suspected stowaway was discovered aboard the bulk carrier MI Harmony on June 8 while the vessel was docked in the Port of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The 32-year-old male, believed to be from Tanzania, had reportedly fled from the ship’s crew after being discovered and had suffered a fractured left leg while fleeing up a crane […]
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World Oceans Day: Vella highlights EU ocean conservation efforts
June 8, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments
European Commissioner Karmenu Vella © Aron Urb (EU2017EE) European Commissioner for the Environment and Maritime Affairs, Karmenu Vella, has welcomed the occasion of World Oceans Day by detailing the successes of the commission’s ocean conservation efforts. The theme of this year’s World Oceans Day is ‘Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean’, which acknowledges […]
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UN WFP Supply Ship Attacked off Hodeidah
June 6, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
A supply vessel operating as part of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has been attacked in the Southern Red Sea, Dryad Maritime informed. The vessel, identified as VOS Theia, was attacked by a skiff with six persons on board off Hodeidah, Yemen, on June 4, 2018. At the time of the attack, the 2011-built vessel […]
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By 2050 there may be more plastic in oceans than fish – UN
June 5, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments
Plastic pollution, like this in Zandvlei, is a global problem that chokes the world’s waterways and oceans. (Kevin Rack) Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached a stage where microplastics – pieces smaller than 5mm – now outnumber stars in our galaxy, according to UN secretary general António Guterres. And by 2050, he says, if […]
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Study Supports Case for Methanol as Sustainable Marine Fuel
May 31, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
Image Courtesy: Truls Persson In anticipation of the entrance into force of IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap, methanol is gaining ever greater support as an environmentally-friendly marine fuel. According to the latest findings of the Sustainable Marine Methanol (SUMMETH) project, there are no obstacles to the efficient use of methanol in a converted diesel engine. […]
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Fire-Stricken Maersk Honam Berths, Starts Discharging Cargo
May 29, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Maersk Line’s ultra large containership Maersk Honam, which suffered a serious fire on March 6, berthed at Jebel Ali port on Sunday, May 27, after a two-month long ordeal at sea. The remaining hotspots on board were extinguished last week and the vessel is reported to be stable. “The discharge operations have commenced and are […]
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Piracy Attacks off East Africa Doubled in 2017
May 22, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Illustration; Image Courtesy: US Navy The number of piracy incidents doubled off the coast of East Africa in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the annual State of Piracy report released today by One Earth Future’s (OEF) Oceans Beyond Piracy program. The report analyzes the human and economic impacts of maritime piracy and robbery […]
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In Depth: Shipping’s Decarbonization Will Need Major R&D Investment
May 15, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
Following a lengthy process, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) member states finally agreed in April to require international shipping to decarbonize and at least halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The agreement includes strengthening design requirements for each ship type, a relative reduction of 40 percent in CO2 emissions by 2030, and at least […]
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Tanker Crews in Risk of Being Arrested off Libya
May 10, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Tanker operators were urged to carry out an assessment of the risks involved before engaging in voyages to Libyan waters, according to marine insurance provider Gard. Oil smuggling activities in waters off the Western Libya coast continue to pose risks to vessels in these waters. Over the last few years, nearly 300 crew members have […]
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