WISTA has an unparalleled reach, unique collective insight and a vivid ambition to make a difference. The theme of this conference is that of collaboration. The sustainability imperative has never been as strong and urgent as it is today, and it is only together, that we can make lasting
A brand-new, one-day intensive course which looks at the potential benefits of using alternative fuels in the marine industry and the reality of where the industry is now, and what practical steps will have to be taken to deliver the energy transition. The pros and cons of all the key alternative fuels will be weighed […]
Thordon Bearings’ Egyptian distributor and integrated services provider Nefertiti Marine has successfully commissioned the water lubricated Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the 24,112gt ferry _Daleela_. The 1991-built, 400-passenger capacity RoPax, owned by El-Etehad International and chartered to Scandro Holdings, began operations on the revived
The Nippon Paint Marine NEOGUARD anti-corrosive coating applied to the cargo holds of the 40,000dwt bulker _Starnes_ has been a key factor in ship manager HJH Shipmanagement GmbH being able to extend cargo hold maintenance. _Starnes_, delivered from the Chengxi Shipyard in 2020, was delivered with a full range of Nippon Paint Marine protective coating […]
Survitec’s Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, is now ready to be installed on cruise vessels, having received full type approval certification from classification society Lloyd’s Register. A Certificate of Type Approval was presented by Lloyd’s Register Chief Operations Officer Mark Darley to Mark Cotton, Survitec Sales Director,
Case Study | Ballast water sample analysis: Comparing ATP to preserved sample analysis | July 2022 Overview Orkney Islands Council (OIC) approved and implemented a Ballast Water Management Policy in 2013 for Scapa Flow (Figure 1) following the International Maritime Organization Ballast Water Management Convention (IMO BWMC) D2 Standard. The OIC ballast water management
We all love nice and sunny weather. However, if a boat’s deck is exposed to direct sun, it can become unpleasantly hot. A harsh environment doesn’t treat the deck too kindly. The sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and humidity can cause the wood coating to fade and crack. Rain and salt can also bring about significant […]
Chantiers de l’Atlantique has contracted BIO-UV group to supply BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems to a pair of LNG-fueled super cruisers the French shipyard is building for luxury hotel group Ritz Carlton, a Marriott International brand. When delivered in 2024 and 2025 respectively, the 46,000gt _Ilma_ and _Luminara_ will join the smaller Astander
Survival Technology leader Survitec has launched a new Marine Evacuation System (MES) designed to the meet the emergency evacuation requirements of small to medium size passenger vessels. Targeted at vessels with passenger capacities ranging from 300 to 1,500 persons, such as ferries and expedition cruise ships, the new MES solution will be officially introduced to […]
Van Ameyde Marine, the global marine consultancy and surveying firm, is advising ship managers to remain Covid aware and ensure that crews are fully vaccinated amid the prospect of a further wave of infections from a new strain of the virus. Michael Robertson, a senior marine consultant with the company’s McAuslands division, said: “With reports […]