Brent Futures Bearish

The market remains in a neutral as it is in a range between USD 61.50 and USD 57.23 with flat EMA's confirming near-term...

IMO Training To Enhance Maritime Security

IMO maritime security training took place for Libyan port facility security officers, managers and designated authority officials, from 18-22 August, reports Sea News.  Training delivered...

Second LNG Tanker Remains Anchored Off Freeport LNG

A second LNG tanker bound for Freeport LNG anchored offshore Texas, though it remained unclear when the facility would export its first cargo, reports...

GCC Bunkers Announces Marine Fuel Processing Agreement With Texas Terminal

US-based marine fuels supplier GCC Bunkers announced a processing agreement with Texas International Terminals to produce ISO 8217 and IMO 2020 compliant bunker fuel...

Heed To Local Restrictions Before Discharging Washwater

Though IMO considers exhaust gas scrubbers to be an acceptable means of reducing vessels’ sulphur emissions, some coastal states and ports have implemented local...

Marshall Islands And Its Role in Defining The Shipping Industry

An increasing number of vessels are registered vessels are now registered under its flag, which also promotes high-quality standards and sustainability in the...

China’s MSA And MPA Singapore Ink A Deal on Electronic Certificates

According to an article published in Safety4Sea, China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have inked a Memorandum...

Rotterdam Port Expects A Rise of LNG Bunker Fuel Use

Europe’s largest seaport expects throughput of LNG as a bunker fuel to increase to around 30,000 tonnes this year, up from 9,500 tonnes...

Crew Members Say That They Were Trying To Save Passengers!

According to an article published in CNN, crew members of the dive boat that was consumed in flames off the California coast on Labor...

Shipping Upgrades To Cleaner Fuel Source As West African Oil Hits...

African states are shaping up as big winners from new rules to cut sulfur emissions from ships. West African oil hits the sweet...

As Maersk Goes for More Efficient Expensive Fuel, Customers Pay More

Quietly, on a mid-summer morning, the management of AP Møller-Mærsk (APMM) talked up the half-year results as it prepared to tackle its biggest challenge:...

[Watch] US Consumer Still Spending, We are Still Shipping – Says...

Maersk publishes three videos following the announcement of its second quarter financial results, says an article published in Fresh Plaza. In the video, Soren Skou,...

Asean Members of IMO Discussed Environment Plan in MEPSEAS Meeting

According to a Business Mirror article, Asean members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have presented their action plans for their maritime industries at...

Cargo Ship Flipped! Crew Missing

The US Coast Guard is trying to rescue four South Korean crew members who were on board a cargo ship that began listing heavily...

All Eyes on ‘The Big Four’ of Asia As Asian Refiners...

Ahead of the S&P Global Platts Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC 2019), Insight presents a series of articles exploring aspects of the global trade...

Boxships Prepare for the Sulphur Cap With Best Fit Solutions

Containership operators are often at the forefront of adopting green technology. They have been among the biggest adopters of liquified natural gas (LNG) as...

Singapore HSFO Cash Differential Hits Record High

According to traders, Singapore HSFO cash differential hits record high, but strength may not hold, reports Platts. Strength not expected to sustain The Singapore 380...

FERC Accord Positive Review To Sabine Pass LNG Berth Expansion

Sabine Pass LNG received a positive environmental assessment from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, reports Platts. Positive environmental assessment Houston-based LNG exporter Cheniere Energy received a...

Shippers Brace for Ocean Freight Fuel Price Surge

According to Drewry’s survey, container shipping bunker adjustment factors (BAFs) will soar between 4Q 2019 and 1Q 2020, and will be very volatile in...

KNOT Signs Charter Contract with Total

NYK Group company Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT), has concluded a time-charter contract with Total for a Suezmax shuttle tanker, reports Baird Maritime. What...