Better Ship Battery Safety To Eliminate Fire Risks, Says DNV GL
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...
[Watch] How Tons of Plastic Show Up in Remotest Antarctica!
Scientists are surprised by the amount of plastic they have found in such an untouched area of the planet, reports Sky News.
Every litre of...
Black Carbon Emission Causing 2020 Fuels Puts IMO in A Spot!
German government study highlights black carbon emission from 2020 fuels
High aromatic compounds in the new blends causing 85% black carbon emission.
Pressure...
EU’s Strict Policy Benefits China & The US, Says Maersk CEO
Maersk CEO Soren Skou voiced that strict enforcement of competition rules in EU proves detrimental to growth.
It prevents development of the global...
U.S. Coast Guard Takes A Step Towards Blue Technology With New...
U.S. Coast Guard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography launched the Blue Technology COE.
It will connect the Coast Guard with government, academic and...
12 % of Global Tonnage Equipped With Scrubbers
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker News, around 12 percent global fleet by tonnage is still capable of burning high sulfur...
Sulphuric Acid Vapour Released After Barges Collide!
According to an article published in the Maritime-Executive, two towing vessels collided on the Mississippi River at mile marker 123, near Luling, Louisiana.
What happened?
On...
World’s Largest Ancient Ship Rebuild Project To Build 15th Century Ship!
A salvaged 15th Century ship has "significant potential" to do for Wales what the Mary Rose did for Portsmouth when it goes on show,...
A $250 Million ‘State of Art’ Containership Unveiled!
Matson Inc. unveiled the new Lurline, a $250 million, state-of-the-art container ship on Jan 18, reports Hawaii News Now.
Largest ship in the fleet
At a...
Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 2, 2020
Protection Vessels International has released the 02nd Weekly Maritime Security Report of 2020. The report summarized on 22nd January 2020 highlights the various incidents...
DNV GL Approves New PAH Water Quality Measurement of Scrubbers!
Rivertrace Ltd has received a statement of compliance from DNV GL for their Exhaust Scrubber Washwater Monitor – SMART ESM.
The washwater monitor...
Drunk Captain Fined for a Near Quay Collision
A sea captain found drunk in charge of his ship as it came in to dock in Belfast has been fined £500, reports Belfast...
5000 Luxury Liner Passengers Quarantined for Coronavirus
Nearly 5,000 cruise passengers and 1,249 crew were screened for Coronavirus and 148 were isolated for stricter screening, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Cruise ship passengers examined
Cruise...
Coronavirus Casualty Rises To 81 As WHO Chief Visits China
Coronavirus outbreak worsens in China as the WHO chief sis slated to visit.
The Chinese Premier visits the infected city Wuhan as death...
BIMCO Focuses on Ship Innovations in Asia As Likely Finance Scenes
Today, the Asian shipowners represent almost half of the world fleet with great potential. The Asian trade, fleet, seafarers and financing capital are now...
‘Temperature Score’ the New Yardstick for Investments in Climate Change Era
According to a Reuters report, policymakers are pushing investors to do more to ensure their portfolio choices help to meet the 2015 Paris Agreement...
Beware! Chinese Inspectors Strict on IMO 2020 Violations!
Chinese inspectors being more vigilant of sulphur cap issues and reporting even minute violations.
More than 5 violations caught in 3 weeks and...
THE Alliance Discloses Its Expanded Service Network
THE Alliance announced its launch of 20-21 network schedule, with fewer weekly services on 1 April, reports The LoadStar.
Despite the incorporation of HMM and...
Stock Markets Traded in Narrow Ranges Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
Stock markets traded in narrow ranges as investors awaited central bank decisions and earnings reports due out in coming weeks, reports LA Times.
Markets were...
Coronavirus Hazard Puts the Clock Back on Charterparty Obligations
As Coronavirus scare escalates shipping urgently takes note of charterparty clauses.
Quaranties delays and deviations have severe implications and need to be taken...