‘Scrubber ready’ classification announced

‘Scrubber ready’ classification announced

DNV GL has created a new class notation to help shipowners prepare their newbuildings for the installation of a scrubber. SCRUBBER READY ensures that the necessary preparations are in place for a smooth and cost-efficient scrubber retrofit at a later stage. “There is...
Viking Cruise to renew decking on 32 ships

Viking Cruise to renew decking on 32 ships

Viking Cruises are starting an annual deck maintenance programme offered by Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems. 32 vessels – more than half of the Viking Cruises fleet – will have their decking cleaned and renewed at various European ports this winter,...
Viking alert over Breathing Device deadline

Viking alert over Breathing Device deadline

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has alerted shipowners to replace onboard Ocenco M-20.2 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) as their 15-year lifespan draws to a close at the beginning of 2017. In July 2002, when SOLAS amendment regulations II-2/13.3.4 and 13.4.3...
MacGregor completes 670-TEU upgrades for CSCL ships

MacGregor completes 670-TEU upgrades for CSCL ships

MacGregor has carried out optimised cargo system upgrades for two 14,000 TEU container vessels owned and operated by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL). The vessels have now re-entered service, with upgrades designed to increase their payload capacity. MacGregor...