General News

Ship design is sometimes thought of as a man’s world, says Nina Savijoki of Deltamarin, but it’s not actually a role where one gender has a natural advantage.

The European Commission has provided €10 million towards five maritime technology cooperation centres (MTCCs) to be established by the IMO in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.

Two dual-fuelled handysize bulk carriers for Finnish owner ESL Shipping will be the first built to DNV GL’s new rules, released late last year.

Jon Childs of GE Power Conversions admits he “has been on something of a crusade” to make nailing down the most effective electrical installation less painful. But it took a neat turn…

PPG Protective and Marine Coatings has unveiled a new tank coating system, the Phenguard Pro.

“Today everything is possible, but if an operator doesn’t control the design it can become too complicated. And much too complicated for the crews to operate,” says Ivan Seistrup of Maersk Supply.