Month: October 2011

Finnish operator Meriaura has ordered a new multipurpose deck carrier/heavy load vessel, derived from its 2008-built ‘Aura’, but incorporating advanced ecological features. VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Baltic operator to use biofuel in new project cargo carrier

EQUIPMENT

Combating piracy

OPINION

Keep damaged ships afloat

The high value of the latest generation of high-tech mega-ships is helping to drive up insurance costs OPINION

Caution remains in hull and machinery insurance

The ADIS display shows draught values and trim together with tons-to-go value; once maximum load capacity is reached the alarm tells the crew to stop the loading process EQUIPMENT

Non-invasive draught measurement technology from Canada

Schat-Harding SeaCure hook being installed EQUIPMENT

Getting lifeboats off the hook

‘Union Gold’ led a new series of three 2,574dwt, low air-draught cargo vessels ordered from Damen by Union Transport; a contract of affreightment covering steel shipments from Belgium to the UK provides baseload business VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

New sea-river coaster class for UK operator

The P-Trap system being tested by the Royal Dutch Coast Guard in conjunction with the Royal Netherlands Rescue Institute and the Royal Dutch Navy EQUIPMENT

Non-lethal protection for ships against pirates

GENERAL NEWS

Bearing wear monitor adds Korean Registry approval