This document has been prepared to advise vessel owners and charterers about the fuel sulphur reduction options and implications regarding to the introduction of 0.10% m/m sulphur distillate in the ECA's from 1 January 2015. There are also general sections to provide information on legislation and information …

This research has been conducted to analyze the current water production process and see if improvements in terms of energy efficiency is possible by using the optimal configuration for different sailing profiles. Water consumption on cruise vessel is higher than on non-passenger vessels. Freshwater …

This research is performed to give an advice for the current problem of Canada Feeder Lines regarding the purifier installation. This research has given an answer to the following main question: ‘’What is the best way to improve the cost-effectivity of the purifier installation on board of a 10.000 DWT …

On board the vessels of Holland America Line a lot of attention is drawn to prevent the loss of energy. On board energy is produced in several ways by fuel. Therefor fuel is the biggest expense of a cruise ship. On board steam is used for heating purposes. The type of steam used for these heating purposes …

Cruise ship fires are not uncommon. Fire on board of the cruise ships is one of the most dangerous accident that can occur at any moment. The damage caused by fire is huge and can negatively affect the company’s reputation. There is a product on the market that can, according to the manufacturers, detect …

In dit onderzoek is er gezocht naar een waardevol advies voor Rederij van Dijk op de volgende vraag: “Hoe ziet de meest ideale leefsituatie, met betrekking tot klimaatbeheersing, geluid, trillingen, zout en uitlaatgassen er uit aan boord van de mv. Helga, rekening houdend met zo min mogelijk onkosten?” Rederij …

In de zeevaart vindt er al jaren een schaalvergroting plaats en ook een capaciteitstoename. De rederijen bouwen steeds grotere schepen en door de groeiende wereldeconomie zijn er ook steeds meer schepen. Havens moeten voortdurend inspelen op deze ontwikkelingen. Als havens concurrerend willen blijven …

De veiligheid komt in het geding in de Westerschelde. De loodsen dreigen met acties om schepen groter dan 339.9 meter niet meer te beloodsen naar de haven van Antwerpen. Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) die 10.000 TEU of meer vervoeren kruisen elkaar steeds vaker, wat gevaar oplevert in de nauwe bochten …