In a recent news which is coming from the shipping world, it is has been reported that around 25 crew members of two different bulk carriers have been left on ship without any salary and health. The nationality of the crew is mixed. Some are Filipino or Sri lankan or East European. The crew is […]
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of September 31, 2021, there were 180 U.S. flag vessels in the oceangoing self-propelled fleet of 1,000 gross tons and above. This fleet includes 79 privately-owned vessels that are engaged in international trade and 101 vessels that are either owned or operated by the U.S. government or […]
What is the difference between ME-B & ME-C engine? If you are interested in marine engines, you may have heard of ME-B and ME-C engines from MAN Diesel & Turbo. These are two types of electronically controlled two-stroke engines that have been widely used in modern ships since 2010. But what are the main differences […]
