Ship Repair
All ships need maintenance and repairs. Many repair and maintanance operations can be performed at sea or by the crew in port. Complicated or large-scale repairs might require the ship to be removed from commercial operation. Classification Society supervision is required for most large-scale repairs, particularly those carried out in a ship repair yard. For oceangoing ships, particularly tankers, the ship has to be prepared for repair at a Deballasting Station. The tank must be thoroughly cleaned and its slops (grey water and hydrocarbon residues) must be pumped ashore according to environmental regulations.
Cobots Take on Grueling Work
In the February issue of Maritime Reporter magazine Nirav Patel, Nuclear Navy Segment…
Shipbuilders Council of America Announces New Board of Directors Leadership
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S.
Sabine Surveyors, Ltd. Announces Parent Company Transition, Leadership Appointments
Sabine Surveyors, Ltd. has announced organizational changes aimed at strengthening…
Tsuneishi Kure Completes Renewal of No.2 Floating Dock
Tsuneishi Kure has completed refurbishment work on the No.2 Floating Dock at its Wakaba Works…
Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard Limited Enter Agreement to Develop Ship Repair Cluster in Kerala
Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed…
Lagersmit, Subsea Global Solutions Strengthen Partnership in Southeast Asia
Lagersmit, a provider of advanced sealing solutions and a member of The Timken Company…
Colonna’s Shipyard Invests $70m for Fourth Drydock
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) will invest $70m to acquire its fourth drydock, expected…
Everett Ship Repair Acquires Puget Sound’s Largest Dry-Dock
Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR), a provider of ship repair and conversion services…
ASRY Taps Solar Power for Shipyard
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) unveiled an innovative solar energy…
Vard Secures Seismic Vessel Conversion Job
Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract with Norway-based Sanco Shipping…
General Dynamics NASSCO Takes Delivery of New Floating Dry Dock
General Dynamics NASSCO has taken delivery of a new dry dock at its Long Beach location…
Coastal Veterans Repair Group Acquires Voyager Maritime Alliance Group
Coastal Veterans Repair Group LLC, a veteran-owned ship repair and marine services…
Electronic devices classed for use in the marine environment. All electronics used onboard must be designed to fit in the small confines of a bridge and can come in contact with salt water, so they are made to be very water resistant or waterproof.
Container ships are vessels designed specifically to transport standardized containers. Container ships have revolutionized shipping, making it more cost-effective and efficient to transport goods across oceans.
The maritime piracy menace is an old one, but it continues to be a significant threat to the global trade and security of the seas. Piracy is a major challenge today, despite concerted efforts by international organizations to combat this illegal activity. New developments and persistent threats are shaping the current landscape.
The global maritime industry is under immense pressure to meet ambitious climate targets, spearheaded by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s strategy to reach net-zero emissions by or around 2050. This mandate has triggered the most significant technological and financial upheaval the sector has ever faced. This article explores the core challenge—the decarbonization dilemma—focusing on the complex regulatory landscape (CII, ETS) and the intense, multi-fuel race to find viable, scalable, and safe "green fuels." We analyze the leading contenders—ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen—highlighting their pros, cons, and the colossal infrastructure investment required to power the future of global shipping.
The Gulf of Guinea, which stretches from Senegal to Angola, has become a major hotspot of piracy in recent years. This has had a significant impact on maritime trade and regional security.
