Yearly Archives: 2018
The Battle Against Seafarer Drug Use at Mid Ocean
Long stints at sea can affect the mental health of seafarers.
The insurance company the Shipowners’ Club published an advice booklet "Drug and...
Test Site for Autonomous Ships Opens in China
MoU signed in December 2017 to build the first test site for unmanned ships in Asia.
The 770 square km site is open...
‘World’s First’ Zero Emission Marine Biofuel Trialled
Highlights
GoodFuels has launched World's first zero emission biofuel for trial and tested onboard a tanker vessel during its commercial operation
The company claims to deliver near-zero emissions...
Largest Container Ship Built in US Arrives in Hawaii
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Largest container ship built in the U.S unveiled at Honolulu Harbor
The vessel is the first of the series of four vessels built for Matson...
Greek Companies Plead Guilty to Polluting US Waters
In a federal court in Beaumont, Texas, two Greek shipping companies, Avin International, and Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises, pleaded guilty this week to...
Propeller Entangled in Chain off Kerch Strait Anchorage
A general cargo entangled her propeller while maneuvering for anchorage in Kerch Strait.
What happened?
General cargo ship LADY MARIA while maneuvering in the southern anchorage...
Container Ship Makes Its Last Jersey Voyage
Huelin Dispatch sailed through for the final time on November 19th.
Channel Seaways becomes the only company providing cargo services to the Island.
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Winter is Coming, Random Shocks Can be Powerful – BIMCO
Monthly average earnings for a VLCC shot up to USD 33,500 per day which was around USD 11,000 per day in August and...
EU Sides Japan in Suit Against S. Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry
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EU expressed its intention to participate in an on-going complaint filed by Japan against South Korea.
Japan blames South Korea for violating WTO regulations.
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CMA CGM: Most Accomplished Asia Pacific Ship Owner of 2018
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CMA CGM named ‘Most Accomplished Asia Pacific Ship Owner’ of 2018.
Award for demonstration of sustainability, efficiency and environment-friendly approach.
Successful in reducing CO2...