London: A true hybrid energy system is currently being developed for installation on board the offshore supply vessel Viking Lady. An impressive battery pack for energy storage will soon be installed. When the new system is complete, the operation of the engine will be more smooth and cost effective giving further emission reductions. The
Read moreInternational Marine Bureau has reported the first pirate boarding incident for 2014. Around 55nm west of Corisco Island, Gabon, five pirates boarded a drifting gas carrier. Alert crew raised the alarm and blew the ships horn resulting in the pirates escaping. The master reported that there were a few tugboats and unlit fishing vessels
Read moreInternational Marine Bureau has reported the first pirate boarding incident for 2014. Around 55nm west of Corisco Island, Gabon, five pirates boarded a drifting gas carrier. Alert crew raised the alarm and blew the ships horn resulting in the pirates escaping. The master reported that there were a few tugboats and unlit fishing vessels
Read moreWilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is expanding and upgrading its service stations in Shanghai and Guangzhou in direct response to market demand for Fire, Rescue and Safety (FRS) services says Jason Chew, General Manager China. “As demand for professional Fire, Safety and Rescue services in China continues to grow at a fast pace, we are
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