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Machine-Learning Technique Speeds Extreme Event Analysis

Engineers at MIT in the U.S. have developed an algorithm based on machine-learning that quickly pinpoints the types of extreme events that are likely to occur in a complex system,

Fire at Gadani Shipbreaking Yard

On Sunday, another oil tanker caught fire on the beach at Gadani, Pakistan, injuring seven.

OOCL confirms 2020 low sulphur fuel surcharge

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has confirmed plans for a 2020 low sulphur cap bunker surcharge.

Availability of finance for consolidation and ‘green’ retrofits

The availability of capital, both equity and debt, is a perennial discussion and has two particular areas of focus at present - for consolidation and green loans for retrofits to meet environmental regulations.

Older Handy Product Tankers Could Soon be Scrapped due to IMO 2020 Rules

As the 1st of January 2020 is edging closer, the effects of the IMO 2020 rule on burning cleaner marine fuels are bound to be diverse, across all ship classes.

Fire On Southeast Nigerian State Oil Pipeline Kills 16 People

Sixteen people were killed after a fire broke out Oct. 12 on an oil pipeline in southeast Nigeria, a spokesman for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC).

Italy, Austria support processing migrants on ships

Italy and Austria are cooperating to come up with a plan to process refugees on ships.

Congress Passes Key Harbors and Waterways Bill

This year's edition of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) has passed the U.S. House and Senate as part of a larger package, and now awaits the president's signature.

Scrubber numbers surge to 1,850 – ‘decision to invest should be made yesterday’

The popularity of scrubbers as a way to comply with the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap has grown rapidly over the last six months with over 1,000 systems ordered in that period, according to classification society DNV GL.

Maersk leases oil storage in Singapore ahead of 2020 regulations

Maersk Oil Trading has leased oil storage space in Singapore, indicating a push into the Asian bunkering hub, especially as we get near to the 2020 sulphur cap.

USCG Conducts First Rescues of Hurricane Michael Response

On Wednesday, as Hurricane Michael neared shore in the Florida Panhandle, Coast Guard servicemembers near Fort Myers Beach, Florida rescued two sailors from a 50-foot sailing yacht after she ran into trouble with weather.

Philippines officials seek to reassure on EMSA audit compliance, but have they done enough?

Over the last couple of weeks Philippines government officials have been seeking to reassure the country that it will pass the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) latest audit on its maritime training.

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