Yearly Archives: 2023
Orca AI’s Landmark Agreement Marks Its Relevance In Maritime Landscape
Orca AI, the developer of a pioneering AI-based digital watchkeeper, has secured its first deal with a prominent naval body, demonstrating its commitment to...
Shippers Beware: New Rules On Lithium Ion Battery
At the recent meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) dangerous goods panel, it was agreed to introduce a State of Charge (SoC)...
Tanker Shipping Market : IEA Expects Supply To Outpace Demand In The First Half...
Global oil supply did not follow demand upwards in the second half of 2023 as Russia and Saudi Arabia stuck to self-imposed production and...
Port Of Rotterdam Authority Officially Commissions Container Exchange Route
After a long preliminary phase, the Container Exchange Route (CER) on the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam was officially commissioned on 28 November.
The...
Annual Review Highlights Challenges Faced By Seafarers In 2022-23
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) reports that demand for its support remained high among seafarers and their families during the last...
COP28 Launches With Strong Anti-Methane Stance
LNG-fuelled ships could come under greater scrutiny following yesterday’s attack on methane by the US special presidential envoy for the climate, John Kerry, says...
Record Oil Trade Expected At UAE Ports Amidst Shifting Dynamics
The UAE's key regional oil trading ports are on track to handle record volumes of fuels and other oil products this year in what...
Maersk Ventures Into Charter Market Ahead Of Independence
Maersk is preparing for an early termination of its 2M partnership with MSC by reinforcing its fleet, most recently fixing two 13,100 teu charters,...
Child Respiratory Sickness Overloads China’s Paediatric Clinics, Reports
A surge in respiratory illnesses in China, particularly among children, has reportedly swamped paediatric units in city hospitals, while authorities have urged calm, attributing...
Lessons Learned: Battery Explosion During Routine Maintenance
IMCA, in its Safety Events, reports of a battery explosion during routine maintenance.
What happened
A chief engineer suffered minor injuries in a battery explosion when...