It is well well-known that the MEPC.7015 (October, 2016) fixed the new global fuel sulphur limits at 0.5% Sulphur. In order Ship Owners and Operators to harmonize their existing fleet with these global and ECA sulphur limits imposed by IMO, apart from using LNG as fuel…
Streamlined Naval Architects LTD and ETME have been awarded by European Commission for the FloatMastBlue project which was selected for funding in the latest round of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2. For more information about the Project click here
The ambitious Panama Canal expansion project has finally been completed and one year has already passed since the opening of the 3rd set of locks in June 2016. Table 1: Maximum vessels dimensions able to transit the new locks as provided by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP): Existing Panamax ships…
At MSC.91 (November 2012), new requirements were adopted stipulating that all ships shall have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water. The plans and procedures shall identify the equipment intended to be used and the measures to be taken to…
Due to operational problems and safety issues that can incur by the use of distilled fuel oil, the EU Commission has adopted a Recommendation on the safe implementation of the use of Low Sulphur Fuels by ships at berth in community ports (2009/1020/EU).According to…
Emergency Towing Procedure According to Resolution MSC.256 (84), as amended to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, all ships above 500 GT shall be provided with a ship-specific Emergency Towing Booklet. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the ship for…
