A set of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated Codes enter into force on 1 January 2024. This statutory news highlights the changes that have been adopted for the 2024 update of SOLAS and its associated...
LNG as a Maritime Fuel: Advantages, Sustainability, and Engine Innovations The maritime and shipping industry is undergoing a transformative shift as it seeks cleaner and more sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. Among the emerging solutions,...
Cargo hold hatches on ships serve a fundamental purpose in the shipping industry, enabling efficient loading, unloading, and protection of cargo. They are constructed and maintained with specific considerations to ensure their durability, functionality, and safety....
Stress on Ships The modern ship is made up steel plating, section and builds up girders so connected as to provide adequate strength in all parts to withstand the forces acting on the ship under all condition of service. The forces acting on a ship may be...
Container ports (also known as container terminals) are specialized marine port facilities that focus on container shipping and transhipment. Terminals are crucial in the global logistics and supply chain business because they determine the speed at which commerce and...
The 222-bedroom, three-storey vessel will house about 500 migrants Cruise ships that were meant to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to their owners, after they were unable to find anywhere to dock. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last month...
