Breakbulk: Call it a Comeback
As more vessels are scrapped and new ships are launched, industry analysts are forecasting a long overdue rebound in the breakbulk sector, says an...
Trade War Threatens Outlook for Global Shipping, Warns New Report
As the volumes across all segments is set to grow in 2018, shipping face a trade war uncertainty
Owing to the improved demand-supply...
Bahri Highlights Growing Presence in U.S. at Breakbulk Americas 2018
On October 4, In an effort to strengthen its presence in the Americas markets, co - Bahri, a world leader in the field of...
Genco Acquires Fuel Efficient Capesize and Ultramax Vessels
In September 2018, the Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of the Genco Defender and the Genco Liberty, two 2016-built 180,000 dwt...
Customers to Pay Up as Container Lines Seek Better Returns
Container Shipping is in oversupply since 2008 and has an operating margin of 3-4%.
Shipping rates are no longer below the cost capital...
Ship-breaking Yards in Party Mode
Increasing woes for the global shipping industry is a cause of concern for most, but one party has emerged as a clear winner -...
Cenotaph Honoring Hirano Maru Sailors Established by UK Group
On October 4, an unveiling ceremony was held in Wales, U.K., for a cenotaph honoring the sailors of Hirano Maru.
What happened?
In 1918, exactly 100...
Fuel Spill Feared as Cargo Ships Collide Off Corsica
On October 7, a cargo ship collided with a freight vessel near the French Mediterranean island of Corsica.
What happened?
The cargo ship 'Ulysse' collided with the...
Wärtsilä Marine Simulators for UK’s Largest Training Facility
A new training facility at Solent University’s Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, in Southampton, England will be provided with a full scope...
Refiners, Shippers Face Uncharted Waters of Low-sulphur 2020 Rule
Fast forward to the IMO 2020 deadline, international shipping is looking at huge wave.
The refiners and manufacturers are holding their cards...
Enclosed Space Horror! Heavy Corrosion of the Tank Depleted It Of...
Summary
The vessel was on a laden voyage to the Far East. During the last month the crew had been inspecting the vessel’s topside ballast...
[Watch] Spectrum of the Seas Construction Update
Spectrum of the Seas is another step closer to completion. The ship’s two large megablocks were merged and fastened together at Meyer Werft shipyard...
‘Octopus’ Takes Part in Oil Spill Exercise
A unique maritime exercise took place on the waters of Pulau Semakau yesterday, where more than 250 people from 26 agencies took part in...
Bawdy, 1,300-Man ‘Bachelor Party’ Takes Over Cruise Ship
Last month, more than 1,000 men ran amok on a cruise ship after bringing burlesque dancers aboard for a series of parties on pool...
First LNG-powered Aframax Tanker Makes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering
The Shell group of companies has completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering of cleaner burning LNG fuel from its specialized LNG bunker vessel, paving the way for...
Ship Operating Costs Decline for Sixth Successive Year
Total annual operating costs in the shipping industry fell by 1.3% in 2017. This compared to the 1.1% average fall in costs recorded for...
‘A Market Approach’ Dialogue on Bunker Surcharges
The European Shippers’ Council has called for a market approach dialogue on shipping line bunker surcharge mechanisms ahead of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap...
Bunker Contaminants Fuelling Confusion
2018 has not been a good year for marine fuels.
Contamination problems in the US, the Gulf and the Far East have affected hundreds of...
Liquefaction Effect Observed During Earthquakes Can Also Sink Ships
Granular materials like sand appear like a solid but under certain circumstances they can behave like a liquid. How this exactly happens is still...
Things Only Cruise Ship Operators Know
Most holidaymakers aren’t aware of the nitty gritty details of cruise ships. Unless you’re a seasoned cruise traveller, you scarcely get to know this....
