Yearly Archives: 2023
Tanker Report: Increase In VLCC Tonne From The US To The Far East
Baltic Exchange has issued the tanker report for the 50th week of this year. The report of 15th December 2023 provides valuable insight into...
MOL’s Ammonia FSRU Design Bags ClassNK Approval
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by the classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for...
Safety & Navigation Should Go Hand In Hand
Navigating the vast expanses of the world’s oceans is not merely a logistical task but a sophisticated science that underpins the global shipping industry....
Lessons Learned: Stern Line Failure While Departing Causes Fatality
The Nautical Institute reports of an incident where stern line failure while departing causes fatality.
The Incident
A tanker in ballast was departing berth under pilotage...
[Watch] World’s Largest Iceberg Now Drifting In Open Water
The world’s largest iceberg, known as A23a, is on the move in open water after being stuck to the ocean floor since the 1980s....
Red Sea Crisis Overwhelms African Ports, Rerouted Ships Struggle
African ports struggle with red tape, congestion.
Hundreds of vessels rerouted by Houthi attacks.
Refuelling in South Africa a major challenge.
Shipping companies sailing...
Christmas Cheers for Seafarers: A Royal Affair With MtS
The Mission to Seafarers celebrated the 'Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' in London with Princess Anne. Sponsored by Shell, Rightship, and Ardmore Shipping,...
€10,000 for Seafarers: Drax and Partners’ Gift for Christmas
Drax supports seafarers with Christmas supplies.
£10,000 raised for Mission to Seafarers.
600 Christmas parcels provided along with Mi-Fi communications.
Partners include DAN...
Charity Brings Christmas Joy to Seafarers Away from Home!
Sailors' Society launches Christmas appeal to support seafarers.
Many seafarers spend Christmas far from loved ones, prompting the charity's initiative.
The appeal focuses...
Charting Resilience Amid Turbulent Seas In 2023
In 2023's tumultuous waters, Gard, under the guidance of its CEO, remains resolute in bolstering maritime resilience amid worldwide adversities.
Embracing collaboration, innovation,...