A groundbreaking milestone in luxury maritime travel was marked this week as the Orient Express Corinthian, set to become the world’s largest sailing yacht, was floated out at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The 220 m (727 ft) vessel, boasting 26,200 gross tons, will accommodate 110 passengers and is slated for its maiden voyage […]
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Oslo, June 17, 2025 – At a ceremony in Oslo today, the Northern Lights joint venture officially named its second liquefied CO₂ carrier, Northern Pathfinder, marking a key milestone in Europe’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. Built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. and delivered in late December 2024, Northern Pathfinder is the
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Advanced technologies that ship operators can use to enhance safety Waterways are a vital mode of transportation for all economic sectors and the national economy as a whole. Countries with strong ports can easily handle international trade in imports and exports. Ship operators Italy is home to world-class car manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini,
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Australia has officially sanctioned 60 oil tankers linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” marking a significant escalation in its efforts to disrupt Moscow’s circumvention of Western sanctions. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong announced that the move targets vessels involved in illicit activities such as evading insurance, breaching safety and environmental regulations, and enabling Russia to
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Nigeria’s navy has conducted a significant enforcement action against oil theft in its territorial waters, arresting 76 vessels and recovering approximately 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil in a single operation. The operation unfolded earlier this month off the coast of the Niger Delta. Naval intelligence units identified a fleet of suspicious tankers and barges
How do ships generate and power? A ship is like a floating city with all the advantages of a land-based city. Like a traditional city, a ship also needs all the basic services required for life on board; the most important of which is electricity. This article will explain how ships are powered. Power Generation
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List of Top 10 Abandoned Oil Rigs in the World Hundreds of abandoned oil and gas facilities are located in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean, posing a threat to the marine environment and coastal communities. Offshore oil and gas companies typically abandon oil platforms when they
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London, June 17, 2025 – In a decisive escalation of its sanctions regime, the UK government today announced additional restrictions on 20 oil tankers linked to Russia’s clandestine “shadow fleet,” a key conduit for Moscow’s oil exports that bypass Western restrictions. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the targeted vessels—including the Ocean Faye, Andaman Skies,
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A growing wave of GPS signal interference in the Persian Gulf has triggered serious navigation anomalies, with vessels near Iranian waters appearing in implausible locations—sometimes thousands of miles away. One of the most alarming cases involved the Front Tyne, an oil tanker sailing off the coast of Iran, which suddenly showed its position in rural
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Busbars are copper plates or bars used in ship main switchboards and emergency panels to conduct current from generators or from one electrical terminal to another. Technically, there are no wire connections within the ship’s main switchboards and emergency panels to connect the power from the generators to these panels. All high-voltage and current systems
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