by Satzuma-Creative | May 14, 2019 | Archive
Nippon Paint Marine has successfully applied its novel Aquaterras biocide-free self polishing hull coating to AIDA Cruises’ 38,531gt cruise vessel AIDAcara. It is the first-ever full application of the revolutionary biocide free (SPC) antifouling to a cruise ship....
by Satzuma-Creative | May 12, 2019 | Archive
Metalock Brasil technicians were recently called to attend a vessel for repairs in the port of Itajaí, a Brazilian port complex, located in the State of Santa Catarina. At the site, they verified the need to perform the substitution of the bearing, located between the...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 9, 2019 | Archive
Since its introduction in 2008, the Becker Mewis Duct has been successfully improving efficiency and reducing emissions for ships. Here’s a look at its impact over the past decade. What is the Becker Mewis Duct? Within ten years, the Becker Mewis Duct® has...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 9, 2019 | Archive
The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020) has received written approvals and no-objection letters from several Port Authorities around the world indicating they have no intention of banning the use of open-loop scrubbers in their waters. Following successful...
by Satzuma-Creative | May 9, 2019 | Archive
Chevron Marine Lubricants has released the second in a series of new white papers focusing on innovations and developments impacting the fast-changing shipping industry. This latest white paper, entitled ‘The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap and the role of cylinder oil...
by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 13, 2019 | Archive
By Alan Haig-Brown There are many fine and elegant places to dine in Washington DC, but few offer the comfort and opulence to match the M/V Odyssey III. Her sleek, low profile superstructure designed to pass under the Potomac River bridges contains enough space to...