This is second time in the year 2021 that USS Ronald Reagan and its strike group have been deployed here in south china. This region is quite tensed yet important part in the maritime world right now. Fleet of all the ships involved in the deployment came here on 24th September. Strike group will carry […]
Life At Sea
MSC Orders Hull Air Lubrication System for 30 Ships- Details Inside
In a process to reduce carbon emissions by cutting down the consumption of heavy fuel oil, MSC which is 2nd largest carrier in the shipping world has taken a step ahead. Air Lubrication system for 30 vessels of their fleet was ordered from UK Based maker Silverstream technologies. As per the experts of the industry, […]
MOL Orders 4 New LNG Carriers From South Korean Yard
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have said recently that they have ordered 4 LNG Carriers from South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME). Ship are expected to be delivered by the shipyard in 2024. MOL will be signing time charter with NOVATEK Gas & Power Asia Pte. Ltd, which is a Russian Firm. […]
CHIEF OFFICER and BOSUN Dies After Injury From Large Wave
Two seafarers onboard Oil Tanker Arafura had a tragic death after they suffered injuries due to large wave that hit them while working at forecastle. Both of them went forward to check something during DRAKE PASSAGE, and were struck by big waves leading to serious injuries. They were not able to recover from the same. […]
EVER ACE-World Largest Container Ship Calls UK Port Of Felixstowe
Ever ACE, with container capacity of 23992 teu, has been in the news on her maiden voyage around the globe. She berthed at Felixstowe where locals were able to see the sight of world largest ship. Felixstowe have in past also saw MSC Gulsun coming on to her maiden voyage (being largest at that time). […]
GOOD NEWS: SEAFARERS to Get 4.5% MORE SALARY From 2022
ITF also known as International Transport Worker Federation and JNG- Joint Negotiating Group have come to an agreement regarding the increase of wages of seafarers. From Next year 2022, there will be increase of 3% in wages and from January 2023 another 1.5%. Employers and Union met in September this year and finally this much […]
CHIEF OFFICER DIED AFTER HE FELL IN CARGO HOLD
In a tragic incident which happened on Bulk Carrier DS SOFIE BULKER, Chief Officer Erdem Bulat Died while he was inspecting the cargo holds. As per the reports, in a regular job where the holds were being inspected, he went for checking the condition for cleanliness, and to have lost the balance while walking on […]