Yearly Archives: 2021
Ammonia Ships and Decarbonization, Expert View
ABS had awarded a newbuild with the world's first 'ammonia-ready' designation from a classification society.
The vessel, ordered by Avin International, will initially be...
Recent Trends in Shipping Industry, Experts Opinions
The shipbuilding industry currently sees the Chinese financing phasing out the western one.
Smaller ship owners opt for alternative financial schemes with shipping...
Ningbo Containerised Freight Index
Baltic Exchange publishes the weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange.
The index is reported every Friday (except Chinese holidays) at...
Ship Strike a Cause for Whale Deaths?
An article published by Frank Swain in Hakai Magazine picturizes a forensic technique borrowed from the crime lab showing if a ship delivered the...
Coral Discoverer Cruise Ship Circumnavigated Tasmania
According to an article published in The Examiner, a cruise ship carrying 60 passengers from non-hotspot areas of the country circumnavigated Tasmania on New...
Maersk Sues Glencore Over Contaminated Bunkers
Maersk accuses Glencore of having supplied low quality bunker for two of its container ships in 2018.
The ships subsequently experienced engine problems,...
INTERTANKO Updates Guidance on Crew Welfare Management
Following extensive use and feedback, the 'Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness' guide of INTERTANKO has now been updated and is presented as a...
Major Bunkering Hubs Witness ‘Record’ Post-pandemic Price Spread
The price spread between low (VLSFO) and high (HSFO) sulphur fuel oil continues to widen across the world, reports Splash247.
Surge in fuel spread
Lorentzen &...
Covid Vaccines Are Safe To Use, Says MHRA
According to an article published in BBC, Covid vaccines being given to millions of people in the UK are extremely safe, with mild expected...
Singapore Receives Accolade for ‘Green Port’
The MPA of Singapore announced the Port of Singapore has been recognised as an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Port Services Network (APSN) Green...