More Than 16 Tons of Cocaine Worth $1 Billion Seized at...
US authorities seized 16.5 tons of cocaine worth more than $1 bn at Philadelphia port.
A television footage identified the ship to be...
Here’s Why You Should Turn Down An Upgrade on a Cruise...
According to an article published in the Business Insider, hotel regulars and frequent fliers consider upgrades to be one of the biggest perks and...
Two Chief Engineers and Ship Operator Found Guilty for Oil Pollution
According to a press release by United States Department of Justice, Piraeus, Greece, headquartered Capital Ship Management Corporation and two of its chief engineers...
Fujairah Bunker Demand Takes Near-Term Hit After Tanker Attacks
Bunkering demand at the port of Fujairah has dropped following a recent attack on tankers in the Middle Eastern region.
Attacks on two oil tankers...
Euronav Buys More IMO-Compliant Bunker Fuel for Storage
Euronav, one of the largest tanker companies in the world, will deploy one of its two ultra large crude carriers (ULCC) to store cleaner...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 24, 2019
The Baltic Briefing has released the tanker report of week 24 of this year, 2019. The report dated 14th June, 2019 clearly articulates the...
ABS Publishes Low Carbon Shipping Outlook for the Industry
In a major development, ABS today launched their industry-shaping Low Carbon Shipping Outlook to help the maritime sector evaluate potential pathways to low-carbon shipping,...
Dry Bulk FFA Market Low Activity from European Holidays
FFA market affected by meagre shipping activities due to European holidays and by fewer iron ore cargoes coming out of western Australia.
The...
Why China Needs To Protect Its Coast With the IMO ECA...
In a major development, China has been taking steps to curb the blight of ship emission related deaths, notably by expanding their domestic emission...
STM Inspires Yet Another Global Standard Enabling Further Interoperability
The International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC, has approved a new work item SECOM Secure Exchange and COMmunication of S-100 based products, says a press release...
Trio of LNG Shipping Designs Celebrated at Nor-Shipping 2019
SHI received approvals in principle (AiP) by Lloyd’s Register (LR), for VLCC designs with a storage tank capacity of 6,000 m3 LNG fuel.
...
Matson Christens $250 Million LNG-ready Containership
Matson’s first Kanaloa-class LNG-ready containership has been christened at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, reports LNG World News.
New ships get company’s first ship’s name...
Spain Seizes Hashish Worth $22 Million from Mediterranean Ship
Spanish authorities have seized hashish with a street value of around 20 million euros ($22 million) from a merchant ship, reports Citynews1130.com.
About the incident
Spanish...
Canadian Shipping Route on Detroit River Closed for 30 Hours
The Detroit River’s Canadian shipping channel was closed on June 17, 2019, after the mooring ropes tying a ship carrying 25,000 tons of gravel...
Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels
The recently concluded (Maritime Environment Protection Committee) MEPC 74 meeting held in London last month for the prevention and control of marine pollution from...
In 2025 Bunker Fuel Market Will Have a Net Worth of...
According to Allied Market Research, the global bunker fuel market was valued at $137.21 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $273.05 billion...
IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan
The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
The IMO Secretariat will continue its...
Methanol As an Alternative Fuel for Different Ships Types
Nine ships are to participate in a methanol as bunker fuel project which has the backing of the Dutch government, says an article published...
Panama Canal Prepares for New Toll Structure With 30 Day Industry...
In a major development, the Panama Canal published a proposal to modify its current tolls structure. There will be a 30-day formal consultation period...
MEPC74 Fuel and Machinery Impact Guidelines
The recently concluded MEPC74 meeting held in London last month put forward some valuable guidelines regarding fuel and machinery problems which are of paramount...
