Month: January 2012

Somewhat different considerations applied in the 189os, but present-day designers, particularly of passenger ships, need to be aware of their potential liabilities REGULATION

Designers must limit potential exposure to liability

Mark Brownrigg: the regional Emissions Trading Scheme would be very easy to avoid GENERAL NEWS

Industry refutes delaying allegation

Laurent Castaing APPOINTMENTS

New general manager at STX France

The laser cladding process for reconditioning engine components is coming to Singapore GENERAL NEWS

Laser repair starts in Singapore

GENERAL NEWS

‘K’ Line’s ECDIS training course gets approval from ClassNK

TMC Smart Air compressor – 40 have been ordered for Maersk’s Triple-E mega-boxhips GENERAL NEWS

TMC compressors chosen for Triple-E

Groundings continue to present a significant risk for marine insurers (IUMI) REGULATION

Whither 2012 and beyond? as uncertainty builds up

Access to ventilation holes in cargo holds is often difficult – in this case, the ventilator opening is behind the pipes under the deck (Gard) REGULATION

The silent and invisible onboard killers