MOL and K Line opt for very large ore carriers to satisfy growing world demand for iron ore and other raw materials.Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) signed an agreement last month with Nippon…

The oil and gas resources of the Arctic and Far Eastern areas of Russia are the worlds biggest energy reserves outside the OPEC countries and, because of their geographical location, they are…

Commercial common sense without compromising capability in warship design.Warships are, for the most part, bespoke items. Low production runs, unique requirements, tightly defined specifications combined with a need for exceptional capability and…

With the surge in orders for ice-class tankers, an understanding of the who, why, when and where of ice-class classification is becoming more relevant to a growing number of shipowners. Basically, this…

Continuous improvement in quality and safety is a must for the maritime sector. "The public should be more aware that ships are the best means of transport for the safety of lives…

Newly developed anticorrosive steel plates offer environmental friendly and cost effective solution to pitting corrosion.The damage caused to steel plates by pitting corrosion can result in holes several millimetres wide. The bottom…

When it comes to surface condition, the hull is generally considered more important than a vessel?s propeller. However, in terms of energy loss per unit area, propeller surface condition can be significantly…

The 3D laser scanning system captures, visualises and models complex structures and sites with an unprecedented combination of completeness, speed, accuracy and safety.Provide Solutions, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing 3D scanning…

The measurement of oxygen in inert gas is vital in ensuring the safety of a tanker. But what gas analysis technologies are available and why is robust instrumentation and accurate measurement so…

Double hulls are now a mandatory requirement for tankers and there can be no going back on this decision but I do not believe it is the universal answer to tanker safety…