Yearly Archives: 2017
Ferry Capsize with 251 on Board
A ferry with 251 people on board capsized in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday (Dec 21), with reports of an unspecified number...
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize Rates to Fall
Freight rates dip in Asian routes as the holiday season kick in.
Ease of congestion in the Australia-China route have added to the...
Portugal’s Galp Offers LNG Ship Refueling Off Islands
A Portuguese company has reportedly offered LNG ship refueling off islands and mainland.
The Galp Energy, Portugal based company has planned to expand its marine...
Not Your Grandma’s Cruise Ship Anymore
This is not your grandma’s cruise anymore.
The cruising industry is at the cusp of a technological revolution that, for the most part, spells good...
Proper Cylinder Oil Blending On-board for Greek Shipowners
Greek shipping remains a powerhouse, boasting the world’s largest fleet with some 4,585 ships (over 1,000 grt) representing 342.75 million dwt. Like the rest...
Cheap as Ships: Second-hand Ship Sales Reach 10-year High
Sales of second-hand ships reached a 10-year high on cautious optimism that one of the shipping industry’s worst ever downturns is nearing an end.
An...
Global Shipping’s $231 Billion CAPEX Needs
The global newbuild ship orderbook has fallen to a historical low of 10% but the global shipping industry’s US$231 Billion CAPEX requirements remain enormous and far exceeds the combined...
ABB Adds 20 Years’ Service Life to Icebreakers
The modernization of CCGS Pierre Radisson has been successfully completed in an upgrade program that will ultimately cover 10 ships in the Canadian Coast...
Containership Trio Highlight Upturn in Activity at Gibdock
Gibdock’s success in attracting German shipowners to its facilities for shiprepair work continues to grow, with three German containerships docking at the Gibraltar yard...
Marine Surveyance
A marine surveyor is “a person who conducts inspections, surveys or examinations of marine vessels to assess, monitor and report on their condition and...