Chinese government approved long-awaited 13% value-added tax rebate on fuel oil to take effect February 1. Rebate to pave way for domestic refiners...

In a major development, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that they have adopted the 'Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for...

  CMA CGM container ship sailing from China reported 6 crew with fever, reports Maritime Bulletin. Seamen confirmed ill 6 Sri Lankan seamen were confirmed ill with...

According to a Reuters report, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell to its lowest level since April 2016, dragged down by lower...

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 04th week of this year. The report dated 24th January 2020 provides a valuable...

IMO secretary-general calls for shipping's climate change priority at Davos. Low carbon fuel adapted ships to enter the global fleet by 2030. Ambitious...

US-based Tote Maritime Alaska is taking a multi-year milestone conversion of two coastal ro-ro vessels. The conversion work will be done dockside and...

Sediment problems within VLSFOs has been noticed in a few ports after IMO 2020 was enforced. The samples from six ports were collected...

Corona virus outbreak can have an impact on the oil market conditions. Though the tanker market remains strong, rates have started to weaken...

CARB plans to develop and adopt specific rules and regulations to achieve good air quality. Under proposed regulations, crude oil tankers and product...

The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated on a surprise crude oil inventory build of 1.57 million barrels for the week ending January 17, compared...

  Larger breakbulk and heavylift vessels are predicted to see an average 6% rise in their earnings this year. Container lines ‘lose interest’ in...

  According to an article published in The Maritime-Executive, a marine pilot with the Sandy Hook Pilots Association lost his life while making a transfer...

As of last week, European bunker premiums for delivered product over its respective upstream market have risen significantly on the back of IMO 2020,...

Seafarers apprehensive of being blamed for breaches of IMO 2020 regulation. Seafarers Happiness Index survey saw an overall improvement in the index to...

According to media reports, The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has revealed plans to enforce the low sulphur content regulation of the...

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Induction training was given for staff from Somalia’s Maritime Administration ahead of the relaunch of the country’s maritime sector, says an article published in...

A recent joint Riviera Maritime Media/De Nora ballast water treatment webinar gave vessel owners and operators a chance to discuss their experiences with the...

A DNV GL report findings reveals that marine battery systems will need extra safety measures to prevent fires and explosions, reports Lloyd’s List.  Need for...