Greek Shipping Tycoons Expand EU, World Dominance
The annual report of the Union of Greek Shipowners show Greece’s shipping industry accounting for 53 percent of vessels in the European Union despite...
Huge Euronav Tanker Starts 12400 Mile Trip Fuel Storage Zone
In a major development, the world’s biggest oil tanker has begun a 12,400-mile voyage to a fuel-storage zone in Asia, the latest movement of...
Watch Two Chimpanzees Bathing A Dog
A video of two chimpanzees bathing a dog has been going viral and shared across multiple social media platforms, says an article published in...
What’s the Viable Way of Testing Organisms in BWMS, Asks USCG?
An end to the matter of how the USCG determines the effectiveness of ballast water treatment systems is in sight following an announcement of...
Ship Supply Dwindles, Carriers Up for Long Charters Ahead of 2020
According to an article published in the Loadstar, non-operating containership owners Seaspan and Danaos have reported “positive supply side-effects” from the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur...
Bunker Shortages Spreading Across Asian Ports
According to an article published in ArgusMedia, several ports across Asia are coping with limited availability of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) for bunkers, with...
GTT Posts Revenue Updates and Projections on Record Orders
French LNG engineering specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has chalked up record results as both demand for LNG carriers and more ships are ordered...
ABB Releases the Latest Edition of Popular Customer Journal
ABB Marine & Ports announced the latest edition of the popular customer journal Generations, says a press release published in Shippax.
Technologies for sustainability
In this...
Punitive Damages Not Allowed for Injury Claims in U.S. Lawsuit
The United States Supreme Court released its landmark opinion in Dutra Group v. Batterton, Dkt. No. 18-266 (June 24, 2019), resolving the question of...
Trafigura Launches Ship Fuel Venture With Frontline and Golden Ocean
Commodities trader Trafigura is joining forces with shipping firms Frontline and Golden Ocean to supply marine fuel ahead of a shake up in regulation...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 32, 2019
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 32nd week of this year. The report dated 9th August 2019 provides a valuable insight...
Incessant Rain Lashes Panama Canal, Draught for Neo-Panamax Locks Increased
According to an article published in the Seatrade-Maritime News, it has been raining heavily in the Panama Canal watershed recently.
Draught for neo-panamax locks increased
The...
Port of Riga Turns Toward Green Logistics, Welcomes Two LNG Vessels
The Port of Riga has welcomed new container ship Containerships Polar as a part of the first two 100% LNG-powered vessels.
LNG-powered vessels Containerships...
Fire Alert: Containers Catch Fire Aboard APL Boxship!
According to an article published in The Maritime-Executive, a container fire broke out aboard the boxship APL Le Havre off the coast of Gujarat,...
Samudera Disposes 2 Supramaxes To Fund Domestic Route Shipping Services
In a major development, Singapore-listed Indonesian shipowner Samudera Shipping has announced that they are selling two supramax bulkers, reports Splash 247.
Sold for $20.25m
The two...
August Baltic Index Hits 2-week Peak on Strong capesize, Panamax Rates
Propelled by strong demand across capesize and panamax vessel segments, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index climbed to a near two-week high, reports...
LNG To Ease IMO 2020 LSFO Pressure As Bunkering Improves?
According to a Platts article, LNG's uptake as a bunker fuel could alleviate some pressure on demand for low sulfur fuel oil as the...
How Important is Bilge Alarm Data Records for MARPOL Inspections?
Keeping this in mind, we share a lesson learned to avoid deficiencies and consequent delay.
How should the bilge alarm operate?
According to IMO guidelines, the...
Watch Boy Dances To Anti-Theft Alarm
The video shows the young boy kicking the bike to activate its anti-theft alarm is published in TimesNowNews.com.
As soon as the alarm rings, the...
[Answer] How To Minimise Ship Berthing Incidents?
Ship Berthing incidents is a potential concern for the shipping industry, yet nobody is fully aware of how to tackle it. To counter this,...