What Is an FSRU? How Floating Regasification Units Work
An FSRU stores LNG and turns it back into gas for a shore pipeline. How regasification works, main components, FSRU vs FSU and FLNG, and pros and cons.
Nautical Science
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20ft vs 40ft Shipping Container Dimensions, CBM, and Size Comparison
Shipping containers have revolutionized the maritime industry by allowing for efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods. They have become the standard for shipping a wide variety of goods, from consumer products to heavy machinery. Understanding shipping container dimensions is crucial for proper handling and transportation, as it ensures that the container is loaded and unloaded…
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Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier: A Closer Look
The Newcastlemax bulk carrier is a large vessel used to transport bulk cargo such as coal, iron ore, and grain across the world’s oceans. These ships are designed to be able to carry as much cargo as possible to make shipping more efficient and cost-effective. In this article, we will take a closer look at…
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LNG Carriers: Types, Sizes and Containment Systems Explained
The types and sizes of LNG carriers: containment systems, standard 174,000 m³ ships, Q-Flex and Q-Max, three-tank designs, propulsion and inspection.
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Top LNG Carrier Operators: Fleet Rankings 2026
The world’s top LNG carrier fleet operators, ranked by fleet size and capacity, with 2026 industry context.
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Evergreen Ship Weight: How Heavy Are These Green Giants?
Evergreen Shipping is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, operating a fleet of cargo ships that transport goods across the globe. These ships, commonly referred to as the “Green Giants of the Sea,” are massive in size and weight, capable of carrying thousands of containers and heavy cargo. However, the weight of these ships…
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Bunkering on Ships: How Bunkering Operations Work
What bunkering means and how bunkering operations work: types, the step-by-step procedure, crew duties, measuring quantity, sampling, the BDN and disputes.
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What Is Ship Detention? Procedure, List of Common Reasons
Port State Control (PSC) refers to the inspections and regulations that port states employ on foreign ships entering their own ports to ensure safe shipping and prevent ship-caused pollution. Port States have the authority to detain a ship until any deficiencies that could jeopardize the safety or create maritime environmental damage are addressed to assure…
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What Is Meant Of Trimming During Loading Ship Of Bulk Cargo?
A major requirement during the carriage of goods at sea is that the carriage should be done in a way that avoids damage to the carrying vessel. Since most solid bulk cargoes are usually heavy high-density cargoes, vessels loading solid bulk cargoes are subject to structural deformation because of uneven weight distribution. Cargo trimming is…
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What Is the Safe Speed of A Ship? COLREGs Rule 6 Explained!
Speed is an important characteristic of a ship. It impacts a ship’s economic performance as well as her ability to avoid danger. Because of the importance of speed to the safe operation of a ship and the fact that there is no numerical value prescribed for safe vessel operation, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions…