The Baltic Briefing has published the latest bulk carrier report for the second week of this year. Here are the highlights of the report. Capesize ...

In a recent development, Rauna Marine Constructions (RMC) has announced that they have signed a letter of intent with Kvarken Link for a ropax...

  A 12-year old boy designed a ship that sucks pollutants from seas and oceans motivated by a viral video. The vessel ERVIS uses a multi-stage...

The shipping industry, is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It contributes 17% of the world’s CO2 annual emissions and 8%...

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan in partnership with Monohakobi Technology Institue has delivered its first upgraded post-Panamax type bulk carrier TESS999. The vessel comprises...

The UK Government's Brexit deal was rejected by the British lawmakers by 432 to votes. The government now has to win a no-confidence...

From January 14 onwards, the bunkering operations in the Port of Malta were suspended due to strong winds. What happened? A spokesperson for the Malta port...

On January 14, a cable ship capsized after colliding with a tanker in the Indonesian waters of the Singapore Straits. What happened? The cable ship 'MV Star...

Active heave-compensation (AHC) technology Offshore cranes and other equipment doing subsea work are provided with AHC systems to ensure precision in high sea states and...

Venezuela’s Navy recently seized Exxon Mobil’s ship contracted to explore its territory off Guyana. To minimize potential impacts Exxon Mobil has focused its...

The coal condition in China has affected the Panamax rates making it visible in the Baltic Index, reports Laurence Walker for the Montel News. How much have...

On January 11, the Israeli-owned container ship operator Zim and the 2M Alliance, which consists of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has...

The Seatrade Maritime’s Asia  Correspondent Lee Hong Liang reports that the German arm of the fuel supply company Bunker Holding Group,  Bunker One, has...

According to a regular annual survey carried by New York tanker brokers Poten & Partners, Unipec continues to remain the world’s dominant dirty spot charterer. Cements...

VIDA is Common-sense regulatory relief for vessel operators It prohibits state and local authorities from adopting any regulations related to vessel incidental discharges,...

From 2019 onwards, the vessel space is all set to be tightened with no significant newbuilds. As the IMO 2020 comes closer with...

The shipping industry is all set to face an interesting year in 2019 with the delivery of 46 ULCVs. The consultants predict a...

Navios has ordered a newbuild VLCC from Imabari Shipyard scheduled for completion in autumn 2020. Imabari expects the improved ship design to  reduce...

In recent weeks we have seen a steady increase in Sale and Purchase (S&P) activity, despite the downward pressure that the dry market has...

Four of five operators at one of the world’s busiest container ports plan to join forces to increase profits. Other competitors in the...