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Malaysia - Bauxite Cargoes
09 Jan, 2015
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
The recent sinking of an eight year old handymax bulk carrier that resulted in significant loss of life has focused attention on the vessel’s cargo as being the most...
COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?
12 Jan, 2022
The pandemic has been disastrous for seafarers: but the increased psychological focus on their mental wellbeing might cue improvements that benefit everyone.
Australia - Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit for Cruise Ships in Sydney
18 Sep, 2015
The Government of New South Wales (NSW) has recently passed the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment (Cruise Ships) Regulation 2015 which requires the use of low sulphur fuel...
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
Anchoring Outside Port Limits In Singapore: How To Avoid Collisions
16 Mar, 2009
Vessels calling at Singapore for bunkers often anchor “Outside Port Limits” (OPL) to avoid port charges and pilotage fees. This has been common practice for many years. However, in the past few weeks...
Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...