by Marc Sfakianakis | Mar 21, 2016 | News
Every ocean-going vessel needs to be operating at the most efficient level at all times, but this becomes increasingly difficult when there are maintenance issues that need to be dealt with. Every operation is only ever as good as its last voyage, so effective running...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Mar 7, 2016 | News
If an ocean-going vessel were a person, the fuel tank would be the heartbeat. Maintaining an efficient and effective operation is a hugely important issue, so it’s crucial for owners and operators to use the finest marine fuel tank cleaner as and when it is deemed...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Feb 24, 2016 | News
We tend to take safe drinking water for granted when we are on land these days, but on-board ships and stationary installations it can be a different matter altogether. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 78 legally requires all shipowners to...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Feb 8, 2016 | News
Regular oil storage tank cleaning is a vital factor in maintaining clean and efficient systems on-board vessels, but it’s a complex process which brings with it many great potential difficulties. To efficiently give a thorough cleanse, skilled and experienced...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Jan 26, 2016 | News
Carbon dioxide is said to be a good friend but a bad enemy, because it serves a very useful purpose but it can be dangerous if it isn’t utilised properly. Most ocean-going vessels have CO2 fire extinguishers installed, because these can be used to fight a number of...
by Marc Sfakianakis | Jan 11, 2016 | News
The pressures on owners and operators in the maritime industry are great, and in recent years they have increased because of the need to protect the environment. Ocean-going vessels in all regions around the world are subject to a number of strict regulations, all of...