We are all familiar with the concept of double-bottom construction in ships. Double bottom constructions offer enhanced structural safety against bottom damage and, at the
An individual employed on a vessel was seriously injured after falling into the Willamette River on Monday, per Portland Fire & Rescue. At around 9:20
A Norway-based naval officer was found to be guilty on Monday. He was sentenced to a two-month suspended prison sentence for his negligence, resulting in
The container vessel dubbed MSC TESSA has reportedly set a milestone record as the greatest container vessel to berth at a port in Portugal to
As a stricken container vessel languishes in Tasman Bay awaiting a tow and equipment, specialist crew members are preparing to board. Maritime New Zealand mentioned
Korean Register (KR) has awarded an AIP (Approval in Principle) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD
Wind propulsion leader Airseas has confirmed the completion of an important technical milestone in the sea trials of its Seawing, with the successful validation of
The Philippines and Indonesia, which are home to just under 21% of the world’s crew members, are taking action to support their seafarers in developing
The West Australia-East Asia iron ore green corridor is within reach. A new study conducted by the West Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor Consortium*,
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