Operators Opt for Slow Steaming Amidst Anger at IMO’s Bureaucratic Dilemma
The IMO has decided on a goal-setting approach by member states to decarbonise shipping, rather than progress the proposals put forward by some members...
Loss of Water Engine Shutdown Leads To Bulk Carrier Grounding: Part...
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has published the Marine Occurrence Investigation report for the grounding of the bulk carrier Orient Centaur in Queensland.
Summary of...
Revolutionary VIKING LifeCraft™ Approved by DMA
VIKING’s entire LifeCraft™ system has now obtained flag state approval as a novel life-saving appliance, says a press release published on their website.
LifeCraft™ system
The...
EALs Safety Margins Same As Mineral Oil Finds DNV GL Study
According to a Safety4Sea article, DNV GL, together with marine insurers The Swedish Club, Norwegian Hull Club, Skuld and Gard have completed a study...
DPA Holds Talks on LNG Supply With Italian Delegation
According to an article published in LNG Industry, Egypt’s Damietta Port Authority has received an Italian delegation and hosted talks regarding LNG-related cooperation.
Discussion on...
SNG As A Climate Neutral Fuel Increases The Asset Value of...
According to a Loadstar report, a Unifeeder-chartered vessel is to be used for the first trial of synthetic natural gas (SNG) fuel as a...
Shortage of Compliant Fuel in Selected Ports
According to an article published in Ship and Bunker News, gaps in the provision of IMO 2020 compliant fuels could lead to shortages in...
Technological Support Need To Meet the IMO GHG Emission Target, Says...
INTERCARGO firmly believes that IMO is the appropriate body to address the global
challenge of GHG emissions, as the competent authority to do so, says...
Is The Marine Industry Ready To Enforce IMO 2020 Rules?
According to an article published in Norton Rose Fulbright, the maritime industry is bracing itself for the rapid approach of January 1, 2020 –...
Chinese Seaborne Coal Deals Cancelled, Delayed Amid Import Curb
According to a recent Platts reports,Chinese buyers of seaborne thermal coal have been cancelling deals or trying to defer delivery cargoes to the end...
[Watch] Gigantic Ships and Giant Waves!! See Who Won!
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...
Crude Cargoes Sell As New IMO Rules Loom
Angolan crude cargoes flew off the shelf this week as refiners mopped up heavy, sweet oil that produces high yields of fuel that will...
MSC Meline the First To Use GCT Deltaport Shore Power System
GCT Canada was proud to welcome the MSC Meline as the first vessel to use GCT Deltaport’s Shore Power system on November 14, 2019,...
No Clear Conclusions on Emissions Reduction Strategy, Condemns CSA
The Clean Shipping Association condemns IMO’s negotiations in dealing with talks concerning reducing shipping emissions, reports Safety4Sea.
Lack of progress
Following the previous week’s IMO’s talks...
Will Sulphur Cap Alter Bunker Fuel and Storage Sectors Dynamics?
IMO 2020 sulphur cap will boost the demand for more compliant fuel and will lead to different dynamics in the bunker fuel and tank...
A Tough Yet Promising Year for Leading Ocean Carriers
The year 2019 has been challenging for ocean carriers, reports Global Trade.
The year began with the National Retail Federation forecasting a decline in year-over-year...
Ulstein Unveils its First Hydrogen-Powered Offshore Vessel Design
Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has developed a hydrogen-powered ship design, offering zero-emission marine operations for the offshore construction market, reports a news release...
Crew and Captain Busted for Loading Toxic Cargo On-board
According to the National Coast Watch Center's (NCWSs), the captain and crew of a merchant ship carrying 53,000 metric tons of a toxic substance...
SoG Commits To Trade Commodities Finance at the Global Level
Societe Generale’s regional heads of trade and commodities finance for Asia Pacific have left the Paris-based bank, raising concerns among Singapore-based shipping fuel traders...
IRENA Suggest Ways To Prepare for a Zero Carbon Shipping Era
According to a Safety4Sea article, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched its “Navigating the way to a renewable future: Solutions to decarbonize shipping”...
