Class NK Going for More Rational Remote ICT Surveys
In a major development, Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” in preparation for carrying out remote surveys using ICT (Information...
BP Marine Issues IMO 2020 Guidelines To Be Compliant Inside ECAs
The MARPOL legislative changes being introduced on 1 January 2020 mean that ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs) will have three options to...
Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition – Nov 26
The Tanker Shipping & Trade, Conference, Awards & Exhibitions is being held in London 26 - 27 Nov 2019, says an article published in...
World’s First Synthetic Natural Gas Powered Containership To Get Dual-fuel Retrofit
First dual-fuel retrofit now set to be first vessel globally to use SNG derived from renewable energy in furtherance of Maritime Energy Transition, says...
Six Stage Boil-off Gas Compressor Launched
A new high-pressure boil-off gas compressor was unveiled at Gastech this year which promises significantly increased reliability over conventional designs, says an article published...
Euronav Acquires Suezmax Pair With Joint Venture
Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) (“Euronav” or the “Company”) has entered into a joint venture together with affiliates of Ridgebury Tankers and...
Methanol As Marine Fuel To Cut Sulphur Emission
As shipping industry is set to change from 2020 as the United Nations International Maritime Organisation has resorted to strict measures to limit the...
Shipping Companies Negotiating on New CPA Clauses
The upcoming IMO 2020 sulfur emission regulation is prompting both owners and charterers to negotiate and incorporate new clauses in their charter party agreements,...
A Massive Capsized Cargo Vessel in Water at the RSM Classic
Golden Ray cargo vessel stands capsized in Georgia this week for the 2019 RSM Classic, reports Golf.
Vessel on blaze
On the morning of Sunday, September...
IMO 2020 Planning: Economic and Geopolitical Causes at Play
An article in Supply Chain Dive briefs about the various situations which determine the compliance of maritime standards with the approaching IMO 2020.
Compliance with...
Cargo Ship Mishap at Fujian: Seven Rescued, Two Missing
A Taiwanese cargo ship sank off the coast of the Chinese mainland province of Fujian on the night of 20th November. Seven crew members...
[Watch] November Outlook: Highlights in Asian Commodity Markets
Platts summarizes the price rebounds for Chinese thermal coal and petrochemical products.
Rebounds in Asian markets
The highlights in Asian commodity markets with Paul Bartholomew, S&P...
GMS Founder Envisions a Greener Hub of Ship Scrapping
Profits and productivity have risen as compliance with the Hong Kong Convention has spread, says GMS bos, Anil Sharma, reads company's news release.
It comes...
Dwindling Capesize Demand Pulls Baltic Index 44% Down
According to a Reuters report, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, dipped for a...
Infineum Reshapes Leadership To Face 2020 Challenges & Support Growth!
The responsibilities to the leadership team at Infineum will undergo a change effective 1 January 2020, says a press release published on their website.
Changes...
Evergreen To Use Navios Loading Computers for Better Cargo Handling
According to a Riviera Maritime Media report, Evergreen is boosting the safety and effectiveness of its onboard cargo handling across six newbuilds with the...
[FAQ] What Regulations Are Included in The FOC?
Recently, ABS published a detailed guideline of firefighting procedures in container cargo fire. Today, we are enlisting a part of that document that chronicles...
High-Risk Passengers To Face Fine Upto $34,000, Says USCG
The USCG issued an alert concerning passengers' high-risk behaviours onboard a vessel that sometimes lead to severe injuries or fatalities, reports Safety4Sea.
USCG recommendations
The Coast...
Valero Set To Profit from IMO 2020
$200 crude and epic economic collapse predicted when shipping industry regulation goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Oil prices are down from a...
$4.3. Million Financial Support for IMO GHG Emission Strategy!
Partnerships and innovations are essential to combat climate change through reductions in GHG emissions. Keeping this in mind, Norway has provided an additional NOK...
