News and Knowledge

17/03/2023

New Green Ammonia Facility Planned for Liverpool

A new green ammonia import terminal could be coming to Liverpool should plans proposed by Stanlow Terminals proceed. The planned terminal forms part of the recently announced Essar...

08/03/2023

International Women's Day

To celebrate International Women's Day, Master Mariner, Karley Smith discussed her time at sea and what she's been involved with since coming ashore.

07/03/2023

The Jones Act and Offshore Wind: The Challenges & Opportunities

Like other nations across the world, the U.S. is embarking on an energy transition - away from carbon-based energy sources to renewable energy sources such as offshore wind....

03/03/2023

The Story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

Speak to anyone with even a passing involvement or interest in the maritime industry, and the words ‘SS Edmund Fitzgerald’ will immediately conjure up memories of an incident which...

01/03/2023

First Ever Net-Zero Voyage Fuelled by Bio-Ethanol Completed

The world’s first ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-ethanol has been completed. The vessel, Cajun Sun, began its journey at Geismar in the U.S., and finished at Antwerp, Belgium.

24/02/2023

HMM Orders Nine Methanol-Fuelled Containerships

The case for alternative marine fuels has taken another step forward, with South Korea’s HMM (formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine) placing an order for nine methanol-fuelled...

22/02/2023

Stena Line and Peel Ports Agree New Deal for 12 Quays Port and Ferry Terminal

Stena Line - one of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators - has signed a new deal with Peel Ports to operate their 12 Quays port and ferry terminal until the beginning of...

15/02/2023

Port of Liverpool Named UK’s Top Logistics Hub

A survey conducted by property consultancy Knight Frank has named the Port of Liverpool as the top port-centric logistics hub in the United Kingdom.

14/02/2023

South Korean Industrial Action and Labour Shortages Crippling the Shipbuilding Industry

The South Korean shipbuilding industry has been in talks with labour unions for the better part of 2022 and into 2023. But without concrete outcome, it is facing growing challenges...

10/02/2023

What is Tribology ?

Mention the word ‘tribology’ to most people, and you’ll likely be met with a blank stare in response. However, the discipline of tribology is something that many people rely on...