Yearly Archives: 2019
Alliances Becoming Obsolete As Carrier Vs Cargo Ratio Gets Imbalanced
According to an article published in Xeneta, with old-fashioned shipping terms such as ‘conference’ or ‘non-conference’ long consigned to a dustbin that contains full...
Operators Opt for Slow Steaming Amidst Anger at IMO’s Bureaucratic Dilemma
The IMO has decided on a goal-setting approach by member states to decarbonise shipping, rather than progress the proposals put forward by some members...
Loss of Water Engine Shutdown Leads To Bulk Carrier Grounding: Part I
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has published the Marine Occurrence Investigation report for the grounding of the bulk carrier Orient Centaur in Queensland.
Summary of...
Revolutionary VIKING LifeCraft™ Approved by DMA
VIKING’s entire LifeCraft™ system has now obtained flag state approval as a novel life-saving appliance, says a press release published on their website.
LifeCraft™ system
The...
EALs Safety Margins Same As Mineral Oil Finds DNV GL Study
According to a Safety4Sea article, DNV GL, together with marine insurers The Swedish Club, Norwegian Hull Club, Skuld and Gard have completed a study...
DPA Holds Talks on LNG Supply With Italian Delegation
According to an article published in LNG Industry, Egypt’s Damietta Port Authority has received an Italian delegation and hosted talks regarding LNG-related cooperation.
Discussion on...
SNG As A Climate Neutral Fuel Increases The Asset Value of Ships, Analysts Say
According to a Loadstar report, a Unifeeder-chartered vessel is to be used for the first trial of synthetic natural gas (SNG) fuel as a...
Shortage of Compliant Fuel in Selected Ports
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker News, gaps in the provision of IMO 2020 compliant fuels could lead to shortages in...
Technological Support Need To Meet the IMO GHG Emission Target, Says Intercargo
INTERCARGO firmly believes that IMO is the appropriate body to address the global
challenge of GHG emissions, as the competent authority to do so, says...
Is The Marine Industry Ready To Enforce IMO 2020 Rules?
According to an article published in Norton Rose Fulbright, the maritime industry is bracing itself for the rapid approach of January 1, 2020 –...