Ocean Tanker Evaluates IMO-compliant Fuel While FMC Keeps Tabs on LSFO!
Ocean Bunkering Services, a top marine fuel supplier in Singapore has started testing its VLCC with LSFO ahead of IMO regulations.
The demand...
U.S. Advises Ships To Keep AIS Turned On!
According to an article published in Reuters, the United States has issued an advisory to all ships to keep their tracking transponders on to...
Diana Shipping Releases 2019 Financial Results for Q2 and H1!
Net income and net loss attributed to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
It amounted to $1.7 million and...
[Watch] A Giant OOCL Boxship That Can Handle 8 Megaships
In a major development, the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) has welcomed a mega-sized containership OOCL Hong Kong on its maiden call to Hong...
IMO 2020 Alternative Fuels Symposium – What’s To Expect?
According to a recently released IMO circular, the International Maritime Organization is hosting a Symposium on IMO 2020 and Alternative Fuels on Thursday, 17 October...
Compliant Bunker Fuel Charter – Is It A Risk for the...
Tensions due to the arrest of vessels in July, saw a very minimal impact on freight rates and crude prices.
When all British...
No New Orders, But Scrubbers Excess of IMO Forecast
There's a growing perception amongst analysts that the scrubbers interest is waning as premiere companies such as Alfa Laval and Wärtsilä issued their Q2...
[Answer] How To Clean Your Tank According To MARPOL Annex VI?
As we gather momentum towards the IMO 2020 deadlines, several issues need to be fully understood by the shipping community. One such issue is...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 30, 2019
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 30th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...
Alfa Laval’s Ballast Water Treatment Approved by U.S. Coast Guard!
Alfa Laval's UV-based PureBallast 3 system has received U.S. Coast Guard type approval for discharging ballast water just 2.5 hours after taking it...
U.S. LNG Export Projects On A Bullish Track!
LNG export projects are advancing at a rapid pace with higher volumes from the United States due to shipping demand and long-distance ventures.
...
UK Ignores US! Seeks Europe’s Help To Counter Piracy!
According to an article published in The Guardian, British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has conveyed that the United Kingdom will not join the United...
What Caused a Fall in Baltic index ?
Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell low weak demand for panamax and supramax vessels.
The capesize index rose 4 points, or 0.1%,...
[Watch] How European Low Gas Prices Have the Markets Under Pressure
In the recent Platts Market Movers, with associate editor Gary Clark, Nord Stream gas pipeline is set to return from its maintenance shutdown.
This happens at...
IMO Endorses Sustainability Theme for 2020 World Maritime
“Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet" is set as the World Maritime theme for 2020, writes Paul Gunton for an article published in ShipInsight.
Benefits...
9 More Marine Fuel Contracts Launched Ahead of IMO 2020
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, launched nine more Marine...
Disintegrated Actions Against Scrubber a Concern, IMO
Frederick Kenny, Director of Legal and External Affairs at the IMO, voiced concern over the prospect of fragmented scrubber regulations, reports Ship & Bunker.
Local...
Increasing Uncertainty Over Fuel Regulations and Trade Barriers
Container lines had a less-than stellar year in 2018 with increasing uncertainty over fuel regulations and trade barriers.
Fuel prices and US-China trade relations...
Demand for Modern Bulk Tonnage in Shipping Market
Greek ship owners prefer younger bulkers with respect to the dry bulk market heating up.
SnP values exhibited a soft upward trend without...
Update on the Construction of World’s First LNG Bunker ATB
LNG bunkering options will grow in the US starting in 2020, in line with increased demand from new dual-fuel vessels entering the North...