Yearly Archives: 2019
BWMS on Domestic Vessels for Biosecurity Reasons
According to a recent Riviera Maritime Media report, Norwegian shipowner Hordafor has invested in a BWTS for what it says are ’biosecurity reasons’ and...
US Oil Production To Break 12 million Mark
US oil production surged to a record 11.36 million b/d in August 2018, more than 2.11 million b/d increase from the previous year, reports...
Study Reveals Scrubber Washwater Impact on Port Water Quality
CE Deflt study reveals that open-loop scrubbers have a small impact on water quality, in comparison to future EU standards for priority substances in...
DNV GL: New Containment Centre To Meet Transport Demand
DNV GL is in plans to develop a new Containership Excellence Centre in Hamburg due to open during the first quarter of 2020, reports...
$15 Billion Cost Rise Expected As Shipping Enters IMO 2020 Regime
According to a Business Standard report, exports have expressed concern that the global container shipping industry is likely to witness a cost escalation of...
Bulkers Loading Less Cargo To Carry More Fuel As IMO 2020 Nears
According to freight market participants, the IMO 2020 sulfur regulations that take effect in less than 2 weeks' time are starting to redefine the...
The New Year Calls for Turbulent Times for Global Shipping Amidst IMO 2020 Woes
According to a Platts article, when the shipping industry counts down to the New year on December 31, markets are unlikely to be in...
Global Shipping Unveils Plans for Sustainability
According to an article published in the Gulf News, switch to lower sulphur content in bunker fuel requires some major adjustments.
Time ticking starts
Make no...
Wilhelmsen To Supply 3D Printed Marine Parts To Six Shipping Firms
Wilhelmsen has partnered with six shipping firms to offer 3D printed spare parts.
It is printing 3D printed spare parts as part of...
Freight Rates Continue To Remain High Due To Tight Capacity
Freight rates for the world’s biggest tankers shot up in September on a series of geopolitical events.
Freight rates spiked on September 25...