‘Fuel Prices Killing Us’ Says Shipowners As Bunker Premiums Ride High!
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 Under Fear of 2020 Non-compliance Blame!
Seafarers apprehensive of being blamed for breaches of IMO 2020 regulation.
Seafarers Happiness Index survey saw an overall improvement in the index to...
Global Shipping Warming Upto 2020 Fuel, Shows Flexibility
According to media reports, The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has revealed plans to enforce the low sulphur content regulation of the...
[Watch] Fatal Accidents With Large Ships
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...
How IMO Training Recovers A Nation’s Maritime Sector?
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...
Key BWMS Post Commissioning Issues To Ease!
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...
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...