M.V."IONIC SMYRNI", 56,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier with Huge Cargo Hold Capacity is LAUNCHED

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Ionic Smyrni (MES Hull No. 1846) at its Tamano Works on 18th April, 2013 to Ionic Smyrni Inc., Marshall Island.

a view of  IONIC SMYRNI while launching

This vessel is a handy max type Bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 155th ship of its series.

Six missing as two BARGES collide in HONG KONG

                   The search continues in water of HONG KONG for 6 CREWMEN missing since the collision between two main land BARGES in thick fog near BEAUFORT island last night.

                                      view of stanley peninsula port  in the south east of hong kong 

3 crew members are jailed for 14 years for smuggling COCAINE

United states on March 7th announced the united states judge steven D. MERRUDAY. accordingly he stated for 14 years of federal prison for a role as a crew member in the vessel ( self proppled semi submersible vessel ) or spss that smuggled approximately 6,700 kg of cocaine in the caribbean sea.

Nouadhibou – Is This The Largest Ship Graveyard in the World.. is it TRUE?

Nouadhibou is a major metropolis in the poverty-ridden North-west African country of Mauritania. 
Situated in the peninsula of Nouadhibou, after which it takes its name, the city is a vital hub of trade and commerce.

New paper for chemical tanker safety data sheets (SDS)

Many significant bodies have put their heads together for a very important task of preparing a comprehensive paper for chemical tanker safety data sheets. INTERTANKO, the International Parcel Tankers Association, the Chemical Distribution Institute, the European Chemical Industry Council, and the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, all have collaborated to prepare a paper that contains the regulatory requirements and guidance governing the provision of SDS. The paper has all the necessary information required by the seafarers, owners and shippersCaptain Steve Hardy of Inter orient Marine Services and Chairman of INTERTANKO’s chemical tanker committee said: “ It is very good to see organizations from two vital parts of the supply chain—ship owners and shippers—come together in support of this document. It will provide seafarers with clarity and become an easy reference on the various requirements for the provision of, as well as on the contents of Safety Data Sheets”. Roger Restaino of Stolt-Nielsen USA and Chairman of INTERTANKO’s Chemical Tanker Sub-Committee, Americas, described the document as a very valuable one “for the crew on the ships and staff in the offices”. He also added: “We also see it to be a valuable educational tool for our discussions with the manufacturers and shippers of products and who generate safety data sheets”.

Ultra long stroke MAN, B&W green engines

The G-type is an ultra long stroke engine and represents the biggest development 

For VLCCs, it is estimated that the application of a 7G80ME-C will prompt an overall efficiency increase of 4-5%, compared with a 7S80ME-C9 or an alternative engine design with the same engine speed.

The green ultra long stroke G-type engine delivers lower rpm with

significant fuel and CO2 reductions of up to 7% as part of a propulsion package.

40 Ship Certificates and Documents that are Checked in a Port State Control (PSC) Survey

A Port State Control (PSC) survey is a general practice that is followed by port authorities around the world to ensure that the foreign ships coming to their ports is in proper condition and complies by the standards put forth by international maritime authorities.

Remote Worker Tracking System (RWTS)

Transas Marine launches its brand-new Remote Worker Tracking System (RWTS), enabling clients to substantially increase OHS levels in construction works on offshore structures such as wind and wave generators or any other offshore platform, by offering an innovative and easy-to-use personnel tracking system.

Maritime Terms

Very often we hear different maritime/shipping terms being bandied about during the course of many conversations and communications.
You can read about many of the maritime terms and their meanings at http://ports.co.za/maritime-terms.php

Some of the terms maybe directly relevant to you and the work that you do, some may not be, but it never hurts to learn.. 

Common shipping and freight abbreviations

We deal with a lot of abbreviations on a daily basis, but not all of us know what it is and what it means.. Here are some of the practical and common day to day abbreviations used.. This is by no means complete, but so far it just covers the terms that we use on a daily basis in terms of containerised operations..

If you wish to contribute any more abbreviations please do so in the comments section and i will update in the page..