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No inert gas means less tanker safety

No inert gas means less tanker safety

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 8, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime, Tankers

Not using inert gas when loading cargo resulted in an explosion on board a chemical tanker, while safety procedures were disregarded as well. The Nautical Institute’s latest Mars Report discusses the incident. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Financing of incremental greening of maritime sector essential

Financing of incremental greening of maritime sector essential

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 2, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

From the magazine – If the Dutch shipping industry wants to achieve the IMO target of being climate neutral by 2050, sufficient financing options for fleet renewal and retrofitting of existing ships are indispensable. In an interview with SWZ|Maritime, Marjolein...
Smit successfully refloats ferry Marco Polo [UPDATED]

Smit successfully refloats ferry Marco Polo [UPDATED]

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 1, 2023 | Emissions, Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Passenger ships, Salvage, Shipping

The salvage operation of the grounded ferry Marco Polo began at 7 am on Wednesday morning (1 November), with the vessel successfully refloated by 7.45. The vessel was then moved to a new location where the damage to the ship will be assessed by divers. By pressurising...
Accommodation ladder not accommodating

Accommodation ladder not accommodating

by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 1, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

‘Don’t let your “can do” attitude lead you into a dangerous position,’ warns The Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report. In this report, a crew member’s leg got caught in a telescopic accommodation ladder while trying to quickly...
Smit to salvage grounded ferry Marco Polo on Wednesday

Smit to salvage grounded ferry Marco Polo on Wednesday

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 31, 2023 | Emissions, Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Passenger ships, Salvage, Shipping

Smit Salvage plans to refloat the grounded ferry Marco Polo on Wednesday, 31 October. With upcoming bad weather later this week, the refloating is to take place as soon as possible. The ferry will be taken to the Stilleryd harbour in Karlshamn. Shipping company...
Shipowners can now lease Norsepower’s Rotor Sail

Shipowners can now lease Norsepower’s Rotor Sail

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 31, 2023 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, WASP

Norsepower, IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO Lines), and Mizuho Leasing have launched a mechanical sail leasing initiative for the Norsepower Rotor Sail. This aims to increase shipping companies’ access to the product to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The...
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