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...
Space Agency Collaboration for Digitalization & Autonomous Shipping Goals?
In a major development, the European Space Agency has announced earlier this month that they have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Intent involving future...
What’s Bothering the Pacific? Climate Change Says the IMO Chief
According to IMO Chief, Kitack Lim, the main threat to the Pacific region is climate change, says an article published in Xinhua.net
Climate Change Action...
Unsure About Autonomous Ship Trials? Here’s What IMO Says
In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted new guidelines for autonomous ship trials, says a press release...
Was India Part of IMO 2020 Decision Making?
Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya on Tuesday said India will have a greater voice at International Maritime Organization (IMO) even as it is working...
Dry Spell Stimulates Innovations in Partnership
Copenhagen-based bulk carrier operator Baltnav reports that it secured a profitable 2018, which has allowed it to expand globally, reports BMTI.
New office in Brazil
With...
Leading Singapore Tanker Manager Tests Compliant Fuel Ahead of 2020
The supertanker Pu Tuo San to be filled with a new type of fuel that will meet global standards that start up in...
Last Phase of 2020 Sulphur Cap Countdown Begins
International Maritime Organisation’s global 0.50% sulphur cap regulation will come into effect on January 1st 2020.
The sulphur limit in fuel oil used...
Joe Angelo Felicitated by IMO
IMO’s prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2018 is to be awarded to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo for providing leadership on a number of key...
FortisBC Enters First Term Agreement To Supply LNG
Canadian natural gas utility FortisBC has entered into an agreement to supply LNG for Top Speed Energy Corp.
The shipment will happen from...
Maritime Security Measures To Tackle Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Council is the Executive Organ of IMO, consisting of 40 Member States elected by the IMO Assembly.
The IMO Council decision reminds...
INTERCARGO Not Pleased With New Compliant Fuels
INTERCARGO voiced its discontent over 0.50% Sulfur supply.
Testing of new fuels causes significant safety implications and affects marine environment.
The global sulfur...
Global NFC Blockchain Shipment Solution Does Real Time Sensing
ShipChain and GTX Corp announced a new partnership for a new global NFC blockchain shipment tracking solution.
New partnership will track temperature-sensitive shipments...
Clown Reason for Brawl Onboard Cruise Ship?
According to an article published in CNN Travel, a mass brawl broke out on a British cruise ship leaving several people injured and others...
Mitsui LNG Ship Hired by GAIL for Transporting Gas from America!
GAIL has signed a long-term LNG contract with Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines for ferrying gas from nations such as the US for a...
Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 27, 2019
Protection Vessels International has released the 27th Weekly Maritime Security Report of 2019. The report summarized on 24th July 2019 highlights the various incidents...
S’hail Vessels Added To Klaveness Baumarine Pool!
S’hail Shipping's vessels MV S’hail al Rayan and MV S’hail al Dukhan were inducted into the Baumarine pool.
Baumarine has a solid global market and...
Q2 Profits Fall As Demand Becomes Weak, Says Wartsila
In a major development, Finland’s Wartsila Oyj (WRT1V.HE) missed second-quarter forecasts last Thursday and warned that it expected demand to weaken for both its...
