MISC Takes Delivery Of Its Sixth VLEC

Malaysia based company MISC has taken delivery of its sixth very large ethane carriers, Seri Elbert, says an article published on their website. The Six...

Wärtsilä Collaborates with Finnish Border Guard for Bio LNG Fuel Testing

The technology group Wärtsilä is cooperating with the Finnish Border Guard in the testing of Bio LNG as fuel for a Coastguard patrol...

Crew Change Enhancements by Singapore MPA

Singapore MPA will consider the certain circumstances for crew change applications in Singapore. Singapore Crew Change Work Group (SGCC WG) has updated the...

Suez Canal Authorities Plan for Expansion of Waterway

Suez Canal Chairman Osama Rabie told Reuters on Tuesday an expansion of the southern section of the waterway was under consideration. It is...

Hike in Rates, Container Market Hit Post Suez Incident

A new round of cancelled sailings by major container shipping lines could be inevitable after the six-day disruption to Suez Canal transit last...

Use of Asbestos Unwelcome in Ships, IMO Regulations

There can be very few people unaware of the long term health risks associated with the use of asbestos. Hence the widespread banning...

Valletta To Install Cold Ironing for Cruise Calls

Cruise ships calling at the Mediterranean port of Valletta should be able to plug in for their power when docked at the port, reports...

Why Q2 Boxship Volume Risk Is Not Demand But Supply

U.S. containerized imports show no sign of letting up as the second quarter begins. On the contrary: Consumer demand is strengthening in the wake...

Eastern Pacific Bolsters its Ethane Carrier Orderbook

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping has been revealed as the owner behind orders last week for a pair of ethane carriers, reports Splash247. Contract to Build...

Demand for Capesize Vessels, Baltic Index Climbs Up

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index,rose on Tuesday as stronger demand for capesize vessels offset a dip in panamax and supramax rates. ...

Container Ship Suffered Steering Failure

A Container ship suffered steering failure with rudder remaining fixed in one position, and began circling north of Vlieland island, Netherlands, North sea, reports...

1 Dead & 3 Critical After Inhaling Gas On Board LPG...

1 crew died 3 critical after inhaling gas on board an LPG tanker, Malacca Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? An LPG tanker requested immediate medical...

Grappling with IMO’s COLREGS and Vessels Crossing at Channel Entrances

Let us assume your tug is leaving port, outbound in a narrow channel a nautical mile or two from the exit, making 8 knots. You are complying with IMO’s collision...

UK Feels Covid Certificates Key To Curb Covid 19 Spread

It would be 'remiss' of the government not to consider Covid certification as a way of fully reopening the economy, Vaccines Minister Nadhim...

Importance of Cyber Security Onboard Ships

 Kemedi Moara-Nkwe (University of Plymouth) "NCSC can play a big role" National Cyber Security Centres(NCSC) critical for shipping, says an article on Riviera. Assist in cyber-security implementation NCSC's could...

Gasnor To Supply LNG For Ulvan Rederi

Nowegian Gas Supplier Gasnor will supply Ulvan Rederi’s new hybrid vessel with LNG under the terms of a 5-year supply agreement, says an article...

[Answer] Do Ships Need a Marine Pilot?

An article on safety4sea explains the role of a marine pilot on a ship. Today, we are going to look into the nitty-gritty of marine...

Renewed Attention To Workplace Infectious Disease Standard

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to the hazard of infectious diseases in the workplace. Could you find yourself having to comply...

Oil Price Plunged 4.6% Amid Virus Risk

According to an article published in Bloomberg Quint, Oil plunged the most in nearly two weeks as growing delays in Europe’s reopening and looming...

Bunker Market in Americas Return To Normalcy, Demand Subdued

Mild movements in US Gulf Coast and Latin America amid volatile week for global energy. New Orleans premium over Houston expected to be...