Yearly Archives: 2018
Outdated Ballast Water Management Plan Results in Severe Penalty
Californian authorities have issued a US$280,000 fine against the owner of a vessel deemed to be in contravention of state legislation when conducting de-ballasting...
Containers Crashed on Bunker Tanker from MAERSK Vessel
On November 6, three containers fell from Maersk container ship and crashed on a bunker tanker docked at Panama city.
What happened?
Three containers fell from container...
[Watch] Moment Angus Rescuers Came Across Empty ‘Ghost Ship’
An Angus RNLI team was called out after an empty lifeboat was spotted drifting at sea on Halloween.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 43
Highlights
China trade tariffs drove an early start to the ocean transpacific peak season, but with the latest tranche of China trade tariffs increasing to...
TOP Ships Announces New Time Charter With BP
On November 6, TOP Ships Inc., an international owner, and operator of modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels currently focusing on the transportation of crude...
Container Rate Development: 2018 Year-to-Date Far East – NW Europe
Recently, Xeneta blog published a report on Container Rate Development in Far East and North-West Europe written by Patrik Berglund. The blog highlights the...
ClassNK Releases “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC”
Leading classification society ClassNK released “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC” on 1st November 2018.
First of its kind
It is the world’s first software that calculates and analyzes...
Wilhelmsen Shapes the Regulatory Framework in Autonomous Shipping
Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has entered into two agreements that will set the tone for the operational and regulatory framework in autonomous shipping. The...
[Watch] Tanker Hits Two Berthed Ships Off Taiwan
On November 3, a tanker wrecked havoc in Kaohsiung harbour after it struck two berthed ships while trying to leave the port.
What happened?
The tanker 'Kinshing'...
Norwegian Cargo Ship Ran Aground
On November 3, a Norwegian cargo ship transporting concrete ran aground and authorities are hoping to stem a gasoline spill at Helguvík harbor near Keflavík.
What happened?
The...