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Ship sizes – from ‘Handymax’ to ‘ULCC’

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 […]

Containership capsizes in port of Antwerp

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 […]

Propulsion – Azimuth Thrusters

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, […]

Propulsion – Voith-Schneider

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 […]

Propulsion – The Kort nozzle

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 […]

Volga-Don Shipping Canal

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 […]

MultiCat goes salt “mushroom” dredging in Jordan

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 […]

Maiden voyage “Giessenstroom”

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 […]