Yearly Archives: 2019
Cruise Like a Rock Star Aboard an Adult Only Ship
According to CNN, the words "cruise holiday" and "rock star" have been combined together to build Virgin Voyages' first ship, the adults-only Scarlet Lady.
Adults-only Scarlet...
Three Key Ship Types to Watch in 2019
Three major ship types to be closely watched in 2019 - Capesizes, Large LNG carriers, and Medium range (MR1) tankers
The volatile dry bulk...
‘Tipping point’ Risk for Arctic Hotspot
A rapid climate shift under way in the Barents Sea could spread to other Arctic regions, scientists warn says, Roger Harrabin for BBC.
Changes overlooked?
The...
Hamburg Süd Sells Bulker Arm to China
A subsidiary of the Swire Group will acquire the bulk shipping business of German shipping company Hamburg Süd.
Hamburg Süd’s bulk shipping brand...
German WW1 Submarine Emerges Off French Coast
The remains of the UC-61 which was stranded near Calais in July 1917 are being exposed by shifting sand off Wissant
Since December,...
Another Dutch Ship Owner Fined For Having Beached Vessel
EU-flagged ships must be recycled only in safe facilities included in the European List of ship recycling facilities
Dutch ship owner Holland Maas...
LNG Bunker That Puts Jaxport On World Map
The Taino and El Coqui first-of-their-kind vessels that use LNG as fuel, fueled at Jaxport by an Eagle LNG bunkering facility.
The Taino...
Eagle Acquires a Modern Ultramax, Sells Two 18-Year Old Supramaxes
In a recent development, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has announced today that they have purchased a high-specification 2015-built SDARI-64 Ultramax bulk carrier for a...
Weekly Maritime Security Report Week 3, 2019
Protection Vessels International in their latest report highlighted the present maritime situation of the world and the report has been compiled as follows.
Robbers steal...
Tanker Report – Week 3, 2019
The VLCC market faced a steady week with rates hovering between WS 55.75 and 56.25.
Suezmax rates tumbled in all markets while Black Sea/Mediterranean rates...