Yearly Archives: 2020
Four Reported Dead, Two Missing After Tanker Fire
According to an article published in Lloyds List, Emirati authorities will carry out a DNA test to see if two of the dead were...
INTERCARGO Approves IMO’s Stance To Improve Reporting
INTERCARGO stressed the risk of cargo liquefaction for dry bulk shipping.
It stressed the importance of investigating an incident.
Also, the subsequent publication...
Adnoc Geared To Try Biofuels for Ships To Cap Sulphur Emissions
Adnoc plans to biofuel as a bunkering fuel for ships.
It looks at alternative low-emission fuels to comply with global regulations to cap...
Aframax Tanker Crew Request Repatriation From Shanghai
18 crew members of an Aframax tanker have requested for replacement and repatriation from Shanghai.
Sailors want to be on the safe side...
Compliant Fuel Price Concern Escalates!
With availability no longer an issue, ship owners are lamenting the significant rise in operating costs, due to the IMO 2020 rule. The reason...
INTERCARGO Backs IMO, Says Investigation Reports Crucial To Prevent Accidents
In a major development, INTERCARGO has applauded the recent announcement by the IMO’s Secretary General of his determination to improve the number of accident...
Double Rates for Scrubbers Fitted Ships Payoff Scrubber Investments!
According to a Loadstar article, ships leaving yards after scrubber retrofits are being held at anchor to await open slots on service networks and...
Human Element Vital To Face Disruption in Industry, Says BIMCO
According to BIMCO general manager, Singapore, human element will be a key factor in constraining how the industry does business in the future, says...
IMO 2020 Makes Diesel Prices To Spike As Refineries Scale Up
In anticipating the price impact on diesel prices from the launch of IMO 2020 on January 1 – with any impacts expected to start...
[Watch] IMO in the Polar Environment
Watch the Polar Code film that shows how this new IMO instrument supports safe and environmentally-friendly shipping in the Arctic and Antarctic waters.
Disclaimer: This...