Two Laudable Aspects in Relation To ONE Apus Container Collapse
Sam Chambers, for Splash247, talks about the two commendable things about the calamity onboard the ONE Apus boxship.
Container loss aboard boxship
The ONE Apus boxship...
World’s Largest Liner Reports Single Digit Transport Volume Recovery
German container liner Hapag-Lloyd expects transport volumes in the fourth quarter to pare sharp losses earlier this year as a demand recovery in Asia...
BBG, Harren & Partner Form Bulker Alliance
Bremer Bereederungsgesellschaft (BBG) and Harren & Partner are combining their fleets and networks in the bulker segment to form Harren Bulkers.
Bremer Bereederungsgesellschaft...
Scorpio Bulkers Announce Sale of 2 of Their Bulk Carriers
Scorpio Bulkers, in their website, have announced the sale of their ultramax and Kamsarmax bulk vessels.
Ultramax bulk carrier
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. has entered into an...
BIO-SEA BWTS Gets IMO G8 Approval
BIO-UV Group reports that its ballast water treatment system BIO-SEA has successfully passed IMO G8 testing without any operational restrictions.
From October 2021,...
ISRO NavIC Gets IMO Maritime Safety Recognition
India became the fourth country in the world to have its independent regional navigation satellite system recognized by IMO.
ISRO NavIC has been...
LNG Marine Fuel Use To Grow Despite Pandemic Downturn
The COVID-19 pandemic has not faltered the LNG-fueled fleet, reports Gasum.
Drop in global LNG receipts
Risavika LNG front month (Jan) has dropped by 1.6% week...
Refloated Freighter Capsized and Sank
A refloated general cargo ship capsized and sank due to water ingress, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship JIN HUI ran aground on a...
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground
A bulk carrier ran aground in Port Preveza waters, Greece, on Dec 10, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier IRMA S ran aground in Port...
Spanish Owner Orders New Tug To Handle Larger Ships
Remolques Gijoneses has ordered another escort tug from a Turkish owner and builder to handle larger ships, says an article published in Riviera Maritime...
[Watch] Baltic Exchange Introduces A New Service for Ship Investors
Leading publisher of maritime market benchmarks, the Baltic Exchange, launches a new service for shipping investors to provide a snapshot five-year view of the...
Diana Shipping Inc. Enters Into Charter Contract With NYK Line
The gross charter rate is US$15,500 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum January 25,...
Imports Major Commodities in China Coming To A Level
China has almost single-handedly rescued commodity markets throughout the global coronavirus pandemic, but there are signs that its appetite for imports is levelling off,...
Call for All Inclusive Ocean Freight Rates Amidst Carrier Surcharges
The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) is backing India’s push for “all-inclusive” ocean freight rates, claiming carrier surcharges disproportionately impact cargo owners in developing countries,...
Pfizer Vaccine Data Breach Shows the Extent of Vaccine Cyber Threat
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it has been hit by a cyber-attack and documents relating to a Covid-19 vaccine have been accessed, reports...
Diana Shipping Hints On Expansion With 38 Dry Bulk Vessels
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) is a global provider of shipping transportation services.
It specializes in the ownership of dry bulk vessels.
As...
MPA Supports ABS-Led Additive Manufacturing Project
ABS is to lead an additive manufacturing (AM) Joint Industry Partnership (JIP).
The JIP will develop valve and pump parts for use on...
Congested UK Ports Leads To Soaring Freight Costs
A Retail Group based in London used to pay $2,000 to ship a 40-ft container to the UK and now they're paying at...
Pfizer COVID Jab Problematic for People With A History of Allergies
According to a BBC report, people with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab, regulators say.
It came after...
[FAQ] Safe Use of ECIDS To Prevent Navigational Incidents
With more vessels using Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) for primary or secondary navigation, there have been several significant navigational incidents over the last decade...
