Yearly Archives: 2016
150 Vessels Demolished in 2016
More than 150 Panamax and Smaller Container Ships Were Sent For Demolition During 2016
Container ships and dry bulk carriers have been sold for scrap...
Ports of Auckland Launches Mission to Ensure Zero Emissions Goal
On Friday, the Ports of Auckland had announced that it has commissioned a feasibility study to investigate possible alternatives for powering cruise ships while...
IMO Centers to Mitigate Harmful Effects of Climate Change
International Maritime Organization has announced the first two institutes selected to host regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) under an ambitious project, funded by...
The Right Lubricant for the Right Use
Slow steaming has become a standard way for ship operators to save money on fuel, but it comes with a well-known risk: pitting damage...
U.S. Approves PureBallast BWM System
On Tuesday, Alfa Laval announced that it has received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approval for its third generation ballast water treatment system, PureBallast, on...
Vendee Globe Sailor Handed Fuel Lifeline from Passing Bulker in Southern Ocean
A French around-the-world sailor has been handed a vital lifeline of fuel from a passing tanker after losing his mast off the Australian coast.
Stephane...
NCL Completes Scrubber Installation
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed the installation of a new exhaust gas scrubber system on the Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem.
The company has...
Hapag-Llyod Loses Containers at Sea
During a stop for repairs on the Atlantic, a cargo vessel reportedly rolled over causing containers to fall overboard.
What happened?
A cargo vessel named ‘Bremen...
Sunken Historic Ship Now on Dry Land with Future Yet to Surface
Sunken Historic Ship Defender Now on Dry Land with Future Yet to Surface
The 120-year-old timber ship Defender has been removed from Ross Creek and...
Lessons Learned From a Tumultuous Year in Dry Cargo Industry
Summary
Despite the worst market in memory, big-name shipping companies survived the storm by bravely recapitalizing their balance sheets.
Dry cargo companies restructured outside of bankruptcy...