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Bauxite – Cargo Failure Mechanism “Dynamic Separation”

The Golbal Bauxite Working Group in its research of the behaviour of Bauxite during shipping identified a cargo failure mechanism “Dynamic Separation” where a liquid slurry forms above the cargo which could potentially have a significant...

October 18, 2017

Association News Misc Issues

In the news: “Dry bulk shipowners want wider vetting of stakeholders”

You may refer to the SEATRADE MARITIME NEWS article here.

October 18, 2017

Noticeboard Piracy

Summary of piracy incidents in Jan-Sept 2017

Summary Coast of Somalia: No incidents were reported off the coast of Somalia in the 3rd quarter 2017, though the successful attacks from earlier 2017 suggest that pirates retain the capacity to target merchant shipping at distances from the...

October 17, 2017

In Focus Incidents & Casualties

EMERALD STAR Casualty

INTERCARGO follows closely the Emerald Star tragic loss; we express our sympathy to all those affected – our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the seafarers. Our Media Release is posted here. Latest information becoming...

October 16, 2017

Cargoes Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

It was reported on the morning of the 13th October that the 57,000 dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR laden with Indonesian Nickel Ore sank in the Philippines Sea. The cause of the casualty is presently unknown however the INTERCARGO Secretariat has...

October 13, 2017

Committees Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations Technical Committee Topics

VLCC – VLOC Conversions: an Overview

Simon Pollard of London Offshore Consultants delivered a presentation titled “VLCC – VLOC Conversions: an Overview” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in Athens. The presentation is available...

October 12, 2017

Ballast Water Committees Technical Committee Topics

Installing An Erma First Bwts On Board A Bulk Carrier Prior Lunar New Year

Konstantinos Stampedakis of Erma First delivered a presentation titled “Installing An Erma First BWTS On Board A Bulk Carrier Prior Lunar New Year” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in...

October 12, 2017

Ballast Water Committees Technical Committee Topics

Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System: Advantages & Experience

Mike Hasson of Ecochlor delivered a presentation titled “Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System: Advantages & Experience” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in Athens. The presentation...

October 12, 2017

Cargoes

Liquefaction Research Empirical Study / Modelling and Ship Stability

Captain Herman Visser of Oldendorff delivered a presentation titled “Liquefaction Research Empirical Study / Modelling and Ship Stability” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in...

October 12, 2017

Coatings Industry Developments Noticeboard

The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs

“The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs” presented by Hassan Mozafarlou, HEMPEL LTD. during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017 (Day 2 of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual meetings – see here). The...

October 11, 2017

Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations GHG emissions Hatch Covers Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Emissions SOx, PM emissions

Bulk carriers technologies for the near future

“Bulk carriers technologies for the near future – composites, hybrid and LNG” presented by Morten Løvstad, Vice President, Business Director – Bulk Carriers, DNV GL – Maritime during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017...

October 11, 2017

Cargoes Hatch Covers Noticeboard

Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk

“Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk” presented by David Nichol, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, UK P&I Club / Thomas Miller (Hellas) Ltd. during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017 (Day 2 of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual...

October 11, 2017

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Bauxite – Cargo Failure Mechanism “Dynamic Separation”

In the news: “Dry bulk shipowners want wider vetting of stakeholders”

Summary of piracy incidents in Jan-Sept 2017

EMERALD STAR Casualty

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

VLCC – VLOC Conversions: an Overview

Installing An Erma First Bwts On Board A Bulk Carrier Prior Lunar New Year

Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System: Advantages & Experience

Liquefaction Research Empirical Study / Modelling and Ship Stability

The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs

Bulk carriers technologies for the near future

Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk

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