Wärtsilä Solutions To Help Hurtigruten Go Greener

World’s largest expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten is planning to go much greener using Wärtsilä technology. It plans to convert three more vessels to...

Gazprom and KOGAS Eye Close Knit LNG Cooperation

According to an article published in LNG World News, Russian giant Gazprom and South Korea’s KOGAS have voiced readiness to expand their cooperation in...

Advent of IMO Tier III Tug Newbuilding on the Horizon!

According to an article published in Riviera Maritime Media, the tide has turned for IMO Tier III tugs as owners around the world prepare...

Thriving LNG Bunkering, Oil Storage and Refining at Fujairah

  Insight presents a series of articles exploring aspects of the global trade in crude oil and refined products. In the final instalment, Dania EL...

Maersk’s New Decommissioning Business Lands First Gig

Maersk Decom, together with Maersk Supply Service, is project managing the removal, recycling and waste management.  Perenco has booked the company to remove...

Legal Perspective On Environmental Regulations

Ganado Advocates of Malta give a glimpse into the 2020 Sulphur Regulations and the Ship Recycling EU Regulation, reports Mondaq.  Global Sulphur Limit of 2020 Pursuant...

ABB Takes a Leap in Fuel Efficiency With Launch of New...

ABB enters new market segment with order to install Azipod® electric propulsion on board two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company...

HSFO Still in Business Even With Shippers Adopting Cleaner Fuels

Asia’s spot premium for 380-centistoke (cst) high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) is expected to ease gradually from its recent record highs as shippers adopt cleaner...

As Cargo Ship Fires Turn Deadly Cargo Verification Becomes Essential

With containerships now reaching the 24,000 teu mark, fighting fires onboard has become an almost impossible task. The onus now needs to be on...

MacGregor’s Innovative Ways Made the World’s Largest Cargo System Possible for...

In a major development, MacGregor which is part of Cargotec, has announced that they have designed the cargo system for the world’s largest container...

Total Renews VLSFO Commitment To Maintain Clients’ Customized Solutions

In a major development, Total has announced that they want to maintain ‘flexibility’ either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil...

Cheap Gasoil Has an Edge Over Expensive VLSFO Ahead of 2020...

According to a Reuters report, when new global rules limiting the amount of sulfur in shipping fuels were announced, marine gasoil (MGO), a type...

[FAQ] Guidelines for Monitoring Fuel Characteristics & Properties

In a recent joint industry guidance issued by shippers, refiners and suppliers alongwith key major industry forums such as the CIMAC, a detailed report...

Pallas Makes Tanker Move

Swedens Pallas Group has added its first crude tanker, reports Splash247. Tanker renamed Pallas Orust Smart Energy, a subsidiary of the company, has snapped up...

Boxships Business Uncertainty Remains US-China Trade War Thickens

Since Chinese trade and economic statistics are typically opaque, we’re going to look primarily at the American economy to see how it has been...

Maersk-MSC Suspends Asia-Europe Loops To Avoid Blank Sailings

  In a major development, Alliance partners Maersk and MSC have announced that they are to “temporarily suspend” their AE2/Swan Asia-North Europe loop from the...

Predictions on New Fuel Prices After 2020

Various consultancy and statistical analyses organizations and some major shipping companies are making their predictions/projections on the pricing of the new 2020 fuels. Viswa...

Europe Gas Market Affected As Countries Imports More LNG

Low liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices amid abundant supply and weaker Asian spot demand this year have helped Europe to fill its storage...

Green Lobby Says Air Getting Cleaner With LNG and Not Fossil...

Environmental pressure group NABU says the air is getting cleaner as part of its latest assessment of cruise ships, reports Ship & Bunker. Growing climate...

Swift Action at Freeport To Control ‘Water Soluble’ Liquid Spill

Prompt action was taken by the authorities after a “water soluble” liquid was spilt from a container ship at the Freeport, reports Times Malta.  What...