NYK, NOG Inks MoU for Crew Transfer Vessel Project
NYK and NOG partners on for a crew transfer vessel (CSV) project linked to offshore wind power generation in Japan, reports Safety4Sea.
Offshore wind power...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 5, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 5th week of this year. The report dated 31st January 2020 provides a valuable insight...
American Food: Who Invented the Hamburger?
According to an article published in Spectator USA, the immigrant origins of the all-American meal 'Hamburger' has an interesting history.
History of Hamburger
The hamburger is...
Seaspan Closes Deal on the Purchase of Six Containerships
Seaspan closes on the purchase of a fleet of six containerships.
The company says its global fleet now approaches one million TEU.
Seaspan's...
OPEC Calls Urgent Meeting As Oil Market Takes a Coronavirus Slump!
According to a Freight Investor Services report, the oil markets are responding to the coronavirus outbreak as the market slumps low, triggering actions from...
No Respite from VLSFO Shortage As Refining Facilities in Tatters
China VLSFO output to pick up from around Q2 2020
China refiners need time to add facilities, adjust output
More than 3months till...
Carriers and Forwarders Urged To Help Each Other With Coronavirus Flight Updates
Shippers and forwarders can get the latest update regarding flights to China by using cargo.one’s operating status web page, says an article published in...
Be Bold & Invest in Digital Innovations, Says the Fastest Growing Tanker Firm
A ship company might look old-school among Singapore's tech high-fliers but Sinanju Tankers Holdings set a course for success some years back and has...
Trafigura Supports Slow Steaming As Climate Action Pressure Mounts
Global commodities trader Trafigura Group recently announced its support for the idea of imposing slow steaming regulations to cut GHG emissions, reports Safety4Sea.
Slow steaming...
IACS 2020 Unveils Blue Book and Green Book
IACS has released its Blue Book and an accompanying IACS Green Book.
These publications summarise the technical output of IACS that includes classification...