August 2024

Cadeler Launches Wind Peak, World’s Largest Offshore Wind Installation Vessel - Merchant Navy Info

Cadeler Launches Wind Peak, Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Cadeler, the world’s largest operator of offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services, has delivered the innovative P-class installation vessel Wind Peak. The vessel, built at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in Qidong, China, was honored at a naming ceremony and is now ready for commercial operations. Peak Wind represents a new era in […]

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Sonion Tanker ‘Poses Environmental Risk’ After Attack In Red Sea

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Ship moored at Hodeidah port in Yemen’s Red Sea. The EU Red Sea naval mission said a Greek tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil evacuated after an attack in the Red Sea now poses an environmental risk. Multiple shells hit the Sonion ship on Wednesday near the Yemeni coastal city of Hodeidah. Where Iran-aligned

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Guide to Dual Fuel Marine Engines and Their Benefits

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A Comprehensive Guide to Dual Fuel Marine Engines and Their Benefits Dual fuel marine engines have emerged as a promising solution to the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient, cost-effective propulsion systems in the maritime industry. By combining the power of traditional marine diesel oil (MDO) or marine gas oil (MGO) with cleaner fuels like

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Tanker Adrift In Red Sea After Multiple Attacks

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A Greek-flagged tanker was abandoned in the Red Sea on Wednesday after multiple attacks sparked a fire and it lost power, the British maritime agency said. The Greek Ministry of Transport and the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) reported that the vessel was first attacked by two small boats. On Wednesday morning, it was

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Oil Clean-Up Intensifies as MV Ultra Galaxy Breaks Apart

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Cleaning operations intensified after the MV Ultra Galaxy cargo hold was further engaged in adverse meteorological conditions. The unstable climate off the west coast of Africa has led to the recall of the MV Ultra Galaxy cargo hold, which has been and will begin to be recalled. Oil turnover is critical to oil production under

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Different Types of Sailboats for Different Sailors

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Basic Types of Sailboats The beautiful thing about sailing is being able to run with the wind. As far as the eyes can see, having the seascape in front of you is spectacular. It captures so many hearts because of the liberty to roam, the adrenaline rush that comes with mastering nature’s forces, and the

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Egyptian Cargo Ship Detained at Paradip Port Over German Debt

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An Egyptian cargo ship has been detained at Paradip Port in India over outstanding debt to a German company. The Egyptian vessel MV Wadi Albostan has been detained at Paradip Port in Odisha on the order of the Odisha High Court. The arrest was carried out on August 14, 2024, arising from a legal dispute

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China Is Installing Laser Weapons On Its Type 071 Amphibious Assault Ship - Merchant Navy Info

China Installs Laser Weapons on Amphibious Assault Ship

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A Chinese Type 071 amphibious transport dock ship equipped with a newly installed laser-directed energy weapon system has been spotted after a recent refit. The result points to China’s growing interest in laser weapons, similar to global developments by other countries, especially the United States. In a photo circulating on social media, the laser weapon

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Port And Starboard In The Modern Navy

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Port and Starboard in Navy While “left” and “right” can confuse, “port” and “starboard” are unambiguous for sailors. At sea, emergencies can occur at any time, so it is vital that everything on board is clear and can be described quickly. What is the origin of the nautical term “right”? The boat evolved from a

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A Container Ship Lost Nearly 100 Containers In A Severe Storm Near South Africa - Merhcant Navy Info

Container Ship Loses 100 Containers In Storm Near South Africa

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A Container Ship Lost Nearly 100 Containers In A Severe Storm Near South Africa On 15 August 2024, the CMA CGM Belem, a 13,000 TEU container ship, lost 99 containers in a severe storm off the east coast of South Africa. This is the second incident in a month where CMA CGM has lost containers

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Cadeler Launches Wind Peak, Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Sonion Tanker ‘Poses Environmental Risk’ After Attack In Red Sea

Guide to Dual Fuel Marine Engines and Their Benefits

Tanker Adrift In Red Sea After Multiple Attacks

Oil Clean-Up Intensifies as MV Ultra Galaxy Breaks Apart

Different Types of Sailboats for Different Sailors

Egyptian Cargo Ship Detained at Paradip Port Over German Debt

China Installs Laser Weapons on Amphibious Assault Ship

Port And Starboard In The Modern Navy

Container Ship Loses 100 Containers In Storm Near South Africa

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