Image Credit: Maritime Executive Repost: A consortium of 18 companies from the shipping industry led by the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) is launching a project to establish a framework for ensuring the supply chain integrity of biofuels and future green marine fuels. According to the group, the project …
Read More »From rope knots to sensors
Image credit: Rémi Kaupp Measuring ship speed evolved from using ropes to ultrasonic sensors, yet is still called “knots” In the late 16th century, seafarers used to use a Chip Log to measure the speed of their vessels. Today, maritime speed is determined by ultrasonic sensors or Doppler measurement. This …
Read More »Marine Online welcomes new Authorised Service Providers (ASP) at APM 2022
It was also the opportunity to strengthen relationships after a long interval Marine Online visited Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2022 after the latter’s 2-year hiatus. The event focusing on shipbuilding, marine, workboat and offshore was held on 16 – 18 March 2022 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Meeting leading companies …
Read More »From candle making to ship supply shopping
Image credit: Steve Walser The evolution of candlemakers to ship chandlers rode on sheer convenience During the middle ages when electricity did not exist, households relied on candles for light. While some households made their own candles, others turned the craft into a money making business. However, one thing led …
Read More »Getting ship supplies the easier way
Traditional chandlers are also hit by disrupted supply chains, making purchases tougher Supply chains disruption from the pandemic ruptured purchasing. It has become more difficult and expensive to round up supplies and deliver to the vessels for traditional chandlers. However, there is a seamless and cost-effective way to make it …
Read More »Maritime industry could use some positivity
Prevailing trials testing the resilience of many resulted in speculations of another endemic for this industry Port congestion, soaring rates from equipment shortage and inflation are battering the world supply chain good and proper. While it is true this will take time to resolve, it is too soon to label …
Read More »Small- and medium-sized vessel sector remains stable
Commodore Research reveals the handysize fleet is unscathed by Australia-China trade tension and volatile iron ore shifts Commodore Research forecasted a minimum of 415 new dry bulk vessel deliveries at the beginning of 2020. Dry bulk newbuilding vessels delivery grew in 2019, and continued last year. The consecutive growth across …
Read More »Pay for your ship supplies with Marine Online credits
Full range of ship supplies available round the clock, plus available credits for payment It is important for a ship to have adequate stores before any voyage. Long periods at sea involving big groups of crew can deplete provisions; anything from hardware, chemicals, galley equipment, charts and binoculars, foods and …
Read More »Featured Interview: Pegasus Shipping Services
Mr Ramy Girguis, Vice-Chairman of Pegasus Shipping Services, dropped by to talk about his company, as well as the products and services that his company provides. Hello, Mr Ramy, thank you taking time off from your busy schedule to sit down with us to talk about Pegasus Shipping Services. …
Read More »Suppliers: How to make money with Marine Online
Marine Suppliers: Setup Store And Display Products And Services For Free MOL provides the Marine Suppliers with a free display on the Company information, displaying the hot selling Products and Services on their Stores on MOL’s platform. You will be able to register for free, become a verified Supplier and …
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