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CMA CGM and ABB Collaborate on Parametric Roll Algorithm

24/04/2025

CMA CGM and ABB Collaborate on Parametric Roll Algorithm

CMA CGM and ABB have joined forces to improve ship safety through the development of an advanced parametric roll algorithm. The algorithm will help container ships, ro-pax vessels...
New Harbour Tug Design Demonstrates Big Efficiency & Performance Gains

23/04/2025

New Harbour Tug Design Demonstrates Big Efficiency & Performance Gains

Svitzer’s new TRAnsverse tug design has demonstrated significant performance and efficiency gains over older tug designs according to a new white paper released by the towage and...
Iraq’s Al Faw Port and “Dry Canal” to Rewrite the Global Trade Map

23/04/2025

Iraq’s Al Faw Port and “Dry Canal” to Rewrite the Global Trade Map

Iraq’s Al Faw peninsula, a relatively small yet strategically significant stretch of coastline overlooking the Persian Gulf, is emerging as the centrepiece of an ambitious $17...
Chinese Coal Exports Expected to Fall to Three Year Low

22/04/2025

Chinese Coal Exports Expected to Fall to Three Year Low

China’s transition away from coal continues at pace, with major shipping body BIMCO suggesting that coal shipments to China will fall by approximately 15% year-on-year in the first...
From HMS Alarm to Offshore Wind: Charting the Future of Metallurgy

22/04/2025

From HMS Alarm to Offshore Wind: Charting the Future of Metallurgy

From copper-bottomed warships to towering offshore wind turbines, metallurgy has been shaping the maritime world for centuries. Today, as the shipping industry moves towards...
The Often-Overlooked Art of Metallurgy

22/04/2025

The Often-Overlooked Art of Metallurgy

Metallurgy may not always capture the spotlight in the shipping industry, yet it forms the bedrock of safe, efficient, and enduring maritime operations. At its essence, metallurgy...
Meet the Team - Dr Ian Moody

22/04/2025

Meet the Team - Dr Ian Moody

With a distinguished academic background in materials science and a career spanning decades in metallurgy and engineering, Dr Ian Moody, Managing Metallurgist at Brookes Bell,...
Steel Corrosion Contributing to Carbon Emissions

17/04/2025

Steel Corrosion Contributing to Carbon Emissions

New research conducted by coating manufacturer Steelpaint has revealed that as much as 25% of global steel production is being lost to corrosion, needlessly contributing to...
Traditional Bunkers Viewed As Dominant Fuel for Coming Decade

16/04/2025

Traditional Bunkers Viewed As Dominant Fuel for Coming Decade

A new survey by maritime news outlet Splash in partnership with Inmarsat has revealed that the majority of respondents (53%) believe that traditional bunker fuels will continue to...
Why Are There So Many Soya Bean Claims?

16/04/2025

Why Are There So Many Soya Bean Claims?

In 2023, the global soya bean market (also known as soybeans and soyabeans) was valued at over USD 200.37 billion, and it is projected to grow to USD $259 billion by 2030. The...

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