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Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication
23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels
have experienced main engine breakdowns
caused by heavily contaminated lubricating
oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.
Bunker Quality Disputes Part 1: Practical and Technical Measures
09 Nov, 2022
The consequences of burning off-specification bunkers can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even where off-specification bunkers do not result in a breakdown, the...
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.
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...
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.
World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital
09 Oct, 2024
In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this year’s theme, "It's time to prioritise mental health...
Cyber Security is like basic hygiene - Waypoints article
22 Apr, 2021
There are a few simple things that need to be done to prevent the majority of malware. We have to remember that the internet is a vast domain populated by a lot of people, and that like society as a whole,...