Tag: hull

The Nautical Institute draws lessons learned from an incident in which a converted Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) rapidly sunk resulting in the loss of 22 crew members. 

Angelicoussis Group has an extension contract with Jotun for multiple projects that aid in the efforts for proactive hull maintenance. 

The Great Lakes freighter Michipicoten was found to have a four-meter-long crack in its hull following a flooding incident on Lake Superior. 

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has received an order from the University of Tokyo for its MiPoLin, a power prediction and lines selection system. 

Deltamarin and BAR Technologies, have announced that they are partnering to lead the way in wind propulsion innovation with a new hull design to maximize wind power.

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the plans for its first zero-emission ship which combines multiple technologies and renewable energy solutions to be as eco-friendly as possible. 

The Inmarsat and Thetius Decarbonization Toolkit report integrates decarbonization approaches while bringing insights and action steps together with real-world examples.

A Cameroon-flagged car carrier called "Lider Bulut" was grounded in the Black Sea, off Tuapse, Russia, after having developed heavy starboard list because of a hull breach.

Α Portuguese tanker grounded on February 8, near the islet of Praia, minutes after leaving the port of Praia da Graciosa.

More ship operators have recognised that proactive fouling control and hull efficiency are critical to managing increasingly strict regulations, rising fuel costs and environmental performance. In this context, Jotun launched HullKeeper, an advanced hull optimisation programme with the aim to improve hull efficiency and assist operators in making proactive decisions for optimal performance, efficiency and regulatory compliance.