by Marc Sfakianakis | Oct 26, 2017 | News
Given that its primary purpose is to power the engine, a ship’s main boiler is quite simply an essential piece of equipment that needs to be properly maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Boiler cleaning has to be one of the most important, routinely undertaken...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Oct 13, 2017 | News
More than 13 years after first being adopted, the ground-breaking Ballast Water Management Convention – established to protect both sea life and human health – finally came into force on September 8th 2017. The International Convention for the Control and...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Sep 19, 2017 | News
There have been several major ecological disasters in recent years which were caused by the discharging of ballast water tanks. Bacteria, viruses, invasive plants and creatures can have a devastating effect on local eco-systems after being brought to the area from...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Sep 1, 2017 | News
To the outside world, the life of a merchant seafarer may appear to be glamorous, circling the globe, visiting exotic locations and meeting even more exotic people. In truth, however, it can be a tough life. Men and women who work in this industry often have to deal...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Aug 17, 2017 | News
The heart of central London may seem a long way from the world’s international shipping lanes, but for two days in September 2017 it will be the very epicentre of the global maritime industry. The annual International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) will be held...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Aug 4, 2017 | News
There has been a great deal of debate in recent years about the damage caused to various environments around the world by invasive aquatic species. And while there are several potential reasons for the movement of such species from one location to another, the biggest...
