by Poseidon Navigation | Aug 3, 2017 | Industry News
Classification society ABS has joined the Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance. Recently launched in Shanghai, China, the group plans to have an unmanned cargo ship in the water by October 2021. The design will integrate features of independent decision-making,...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jul 25, 2017 | Industry News
Additional phasing in of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV)– with a nominal capacity in excess of 18,000 TEU-on the Asia to North Europe trade lane could double their capacity share on the trade by next year, market intelligence provider in the container shipping...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jul 18, 2017 | Industry News
As the Port State Control’s concentrated inspection campaigns (CIC) on Safety of Navigation and Life Saving Appliances will start on 1 September 2017, DNV GL summarizes considerations on how to prepare for the upcoming inspections. CICs are periodical...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jul 11, 2017 | Industry News
Paris MoU issued a guide informing shippers of how to facilitate the use and acceptance of electronic certificates. The guidelines are approved by the IMO Facilitation Committee. As explained, flag states using electronic certificates, including printed versions of...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jul 4, 2017 | Industry News
Industry leaders have welcomed the announcement of a historic Fisheries Bill that will give the UK legal control over its own waters after Brexit, and end 40 years of rule by Brussels, reports Tim Oliver. The Bill was included in the Queen’s Speech at the state...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jun 27, 2017 | Industry News
The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has left its home port for the first time. HMS Queen Elizabeth – one of two new carriers being built at Rosyth dockyard in Fife at a cost of more than £6bn – is to begin sea trials. It is the largest warship ever...