M/MARITIME Acquires Its Second Japanese Kamsarmax Vessel

M/MARITIME takes delivery of second Japan Marine United built Kamsarmax vessel, M/V NEFELI.GR, says an article published on their website. About the vessel On the...

Gard Issues 2020 Circular for Its Clients

  This Circular outlines the amendments to the Rules for Ships and the Rules for Mobile Offshore Units of both Assuranceforeningen Gard - gjensidig –...

Is Onboard Blending of Non-compliant Fuel Permitted To Achieve Compliance?

With the IMO 2020 sulphur cap now in force as of 1 January 2020, the shipping industry faces a new set of issues, says...

Haphazard Passage Planning Leads To Grounding

MCIB reports the investigation into the grounding of the Panamanian registered motor vessel, MV Asian Parade off the Codling bank, Dublin bay on 2nd...

A Master Mariner Becomes the Senior Claims Executive for UK P&I...

The UK P&I Club, a provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has appointed Tom Starr as a senior...

HHI and HSHI Seek Out To GTT for Tanker Designing

GTT received multiple orders from Korean shipyards Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the equipment for eight new LNG...

Containerships Inactive for Scrubber Retrofits Plummet

Alphaliner commented as many as 95 container ships were out of service undergoing installation of emissions-cleaning scrubber equipment by the end of 2019, reports...

More Shippers Say NO To Arctic Shipping Routes

A growing number of major shippers and carriers are pledging to stay away from Arctic shipping routes, reports The LoadStar. A much shorter shipping route Eight...

Cruise Tourism To Excel in Greece This Year

Greek ports are expected to attract more cruise tourists following a rise of about 16% both in cruise liner calls and passenger arrivals in...

A Slow Cargo Ship Trip Across the Atlantic

According to Will Vibert, a slow boat across the Atlantic plus a scenic train home to Vancouver add up to a hugely enjoyable three-week...

The First American Woman To Captain a Mega Cruise Ship

  According to a recent Travelwires article, the first American woman to captain a mega cruise ship says she has too much time off work. First...

How To Pick the Best Room Onboard A Cruise, Insider Tip

According to an article published in the Express.co.uk, Cruise holidays are growing in popularity, and while seasoned cruisers may already have their preferences in...

A New Autonomous Ship Shows the Future of the Maritime Industry

According to an article published in the Estonian World, researchers at the Tallinn University of Technology have developed an autonomous ship, called NYMO, that...

VLSFO-MGO Prices Surge As Discount Vanishes

According to a Seatrade Maritime News report, with the coming into force of IMO 2020 very low sulphur fuel oil (VLFSO) prices have surged...

ClassNK Amendments To Class Rules Released

According to a Ship Technology article, Japanese classification society ClassNK has amended its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. Revision...

Scrubber Payback in 18-24 Months

Essar Shipping is expecting scrubber payback in 18-24 months, says an article published in Ship&Bunker. Capital expenditure recoup  India's Essar Shipping said that the company expects...

WAIT: A Simple Suicide Prevention Advice

On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day celebrated on 10th October, UK's Mental Health Foundation issued an infographic providing simple suicide prevention...

Marine Sector Gets a Digital Smart Inspection Platform

RINA and VRMedia offer a digital solution for remote and smart inspections for the Marine sector. The service is provided through smart helmets operated...

Onboard Fuel Blending Advice from BIMCO

BIMCO is offering advice to owners on dealing with HSFO remining on board when the ban on carriage except for scrubber fitted vessels comes...

Semester At Sea: Live Onboard A Cruise Ship for College Credit!

According to an article published in the Business Insider by Josephine Tsai, Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program in the world that...