Where Ships Go to Die
In the 1970’s ship breaking was done in docks in Europe and the United States. It was a highly mechanised industrial operation. But as countries grew more conscious of environmental […]
In the 1970’s ship breaking was done in docks in Europe and the United States. It was a highly mechanised industrial operation. But as countries grew more conscious of environmental […]
Generating Renewable Energy from Ocean Waves Wave power refers to the energy of ocean surface waves and the capture of that energy to do useful work – including electricity generation, […]
The NATO phonetic alphabet, more formally the international radiotelephony spelling alphabet, is the most widely used spelling alphabet. Though often called “phonetic alphabets”, spelling alphabets have no connection to phonetic […]
The Bourbon Dolphin accident occurred last Thursday evening while the ship, a DP 2 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel, was on operations 75 nautical miles North West of the Shetland […]
There are many different ship sizes. In order to make life a bit easier I have compiled list of vessel size groups. Handy and Handymax: Traditionally the workhorses of the dry […]
Early this morning a containership capsized in the port of Antwerp. According to local sources it is the Repubblica di Genova owned by Grimaldi Lines. The cause of the accident […]
Azimuth thrusters are electric podded drive systems, which are mounted on a 360 degree rotating shaft under the ship. There is no rudder required in an azimuth system and hence, […]
In our Propulsion-series we now discuss a third system, Voith-Schneider. The Voith-Schneider propeller is a specialized marine propulsion system. It is highly maneuverable, being able to change the direction of […]
We intend to highlight some of the various propulsion systems frequently used on tugs. Today we start with the Kort nozzle. The term “nozzle” is derived from the Middle English […]
International Marine Consultancy has extensive experience transporting equipment (tugs, barges, dredgers, etc.) through the Volga-Don Canal. Local partners provide the neccessary supporting services (tug assistance, pilotage, custom formalities, etc.). Have you […]
International Marine Consultancy secured a long term bareboat charter for a MultiCat in the Dead Sea. At the south end of the Dead Sea, The Arab Potash Company Ltd (APC) operates a […]
IMC fixed the newbuilt Damen Shoalbuster 3008 anchorhandling twin screw tug ‘Giessenstroom’ for its maiden voyage, a tow (linkspan) from Rotterdam to Flushing. © Jan Oosterboer © Henk van der […]