From 1st January 2015 new requirements for ships came into force in the Emission Control Areas (ECA) in North Europe (Including the Baltic Sea, North
A ship’s 2-stroke engine, sometimes as big as a 4-5 story building, provides enough power to propel the ship loaded with tons of cargo. For
Dynamic positioning ship maintains a correct position and path with the help of its rudder and propeller unit which is controlled by an auto pilot
The shipping Industry is facing an increasingly fierce regulatory environment, especially in terms of limits imposed upon air emissions. International Maritime Organization (IMO) NOx Tier
Now days with the rising fuel prices and slack freight market, every ship-owner is seeking ways to save money and to keep his enterprise in
Marine industry, like other fuel dependent enterprises, faces a danger of fuel shortage. At present fossil fuels feature at top on list of fuels used
In 2014, the maritime industry saw the launching of some of the most interesting vessels ever made. It was an year of breaking old records
Painting a ship’s hull is one of the most expensive and important activities when dry docking a ship. A series of aspects are required to
Telemedicine is the one of the most important developments in the field of engineering science which integrates technology with medicine. And when it comes to
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