Yearly Archives: 2019
Safety Implications Associated With the Use of 0.50% Sulfur Fuels
With the IMO 2020 sulfur regulations in the horizon, new variants of bunker fuels are gaining momentum which is primarily hybrid fuel that meets compliance. The chemical...
5,000 Metalheads on a Ship in the Bahamas
Here's what happens when you stick 5,000 metalheads on a ship in the Bahamas, writes Metal Hammer for Loudersound.
The metal cruise
A staple part of...
IMO 2020 Boosts Sales and Prices of Secondhand Tankers
As per an article published in Platts, the new sulfur emission norms for marine fuels have boosted the sale prices of secondhand tankers, particularly...
IMO To Declare New ISO Specs for Compliant Fuel by Mid 2019
According to a Platts report, new ISO standards for IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel are expected to be issued by ISO by the middle of...
Ability To Detect and Predict Vessel Movements in Advance
AI used to detect ship collision risks and predict hotspots where risks are higher.
The dynamic technology predict 15 minutes in advance where...
Malaysia Launches US$ 180 Million STS Facility in Johor
US$180 million project off Johor’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas, enabling ships to transfer their cargo to other vessels without having to dock at...
Hurtigruten’s New Green Tech Ship Starts Sea Trials
Hurtigruten’s new hybrid-powered cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen completed its first sea trials.
The vessel has been custom built for some of the...
BIMCO Opens Office in Greece
Bimco all set to open a new office to focus on having a stronger and closer dialogue with Bimco's Greek membership.
The company plans...
Laden Chemical Tanker Collides with Passenger River Boat
According to an article published in Tanker Shipping, the 2004-built 14,300-dwt chemical tanker Chemical Marketer is reported to have collided with Viking Cruise riverboat...
Companies Sue Valero for Bad Marine Fuel
Valero, the second-largest refiner in the United States has been accused of selling contaminated bunker fuel.
A Saudi and a Mexican company have filed lawsuits...