Yearly Archives: 2021
DNV GL Updates Its GRAB Notation
DNV GL updates its GRAB notation for cargo hold reinforcements that will save owners money, says an article published on their website.
GRAB notation
In response...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 6, 2021
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 6th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...
Tanker “Hit & Run” Investigation
According to a recent Ship & Bunker article, a shipowner and two seafarers of a tanker were held by the Italian authorities investigating a...
[Watch] Autonomous Freight Ferries
Norwegian grocery distributor ASKO has invested in one of the most remarkable vessel projects of the decade.
By creating a new private ferry service, ASKO...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 6, 2021
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 6th week of this year. The report dated 12th February 2021 provides a valuable...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Engine Room Fire
A general cargo ship suffered fire in the engine room on Feb 8 in Caspian sea, while en route from Baku to Aktau, reports...
Yara Relaunch Cold Ironing To Their Green Tech Portfolio
While the EU parliament call for an emission ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies relaunch cold ironing to their green tech portfolio, partnering with...
781 Billion Won Deal To Build LNG Fired Container Carriers
Samsung Heavy Industries said Monday that it has signed a 781 billion won ($707 million) deal to build five liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired container...
First U.S. LNG ATB Marks the Completion of Sea Trials
Q-LNG Transport LLC awarded a contract to VT Halter Marine to build a first-of-its-kind (in the U.S.) liquid natural gas (LNG) articulated tug/barge (ATB) unit.
The...
Highest Volume of Bunker Sales in World’s Largest Bunkering Spot
IMO-compliant fuel sales account for two-thirds of total.
High sulfur bunker sales surge to highest since IMO-2020 mandate came into effect.
High sulfur...