by Satzuma-Creative | Jul 16, 2020 | News, SeaFirst
Mediterranean shiprepair facility Gibdock is overcoming the challenges posed by the current global health crisis, completing an extensive two-vessel drydocking and maintenance project for returning customer Shearwater GeoServices. The Gibraltar-based repair and...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jul 16, 2020 | SeaFirst
Leading maritime safety specialist Survitec is highlighting the need to ensure there is sufficient medical oxygen onboard vessels in the event of crews and passengers becoming ill with a respiratory infection. While the IMDG Code and MFAG guidelines require operators...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 9, 2020 | News
A new coating developed to deliver greater protection to bulk carrier cargo holds has gained considerable market acceptance with almost 40 applications since its official introduction in August last year. Nippon Paint Marine’s new Neoguard Toughness has already been...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 3, 2020 | SeaFirst
ABS has published the ABS Guide to Wind-Assisted Propulsion System Installation, providing class safety standards when installing wind-assisted systems. The Guide is applicable to two leading wind-assisted propulsion technologies: Flettner rotors and wing sails,...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 3, 2020 | SeaFirst
Vessel owners, operators and charterers reacting to a sharp reduction in demand due to COVID-19 are soon to face an additional operational challenge in the form of accelerated hull fouling as more and more vessels lie idle at anchor or provide floating storage for...