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VLCC
Charterers have not been under pressure in the ME Gulf as they have been drip-feeding enquiry into the market and this has led to...
Ship Finance to Sell Jack-up, Three VLCCs for $78M
Ship Finance International (SFL +0.3%) agrees to sell its Soehanah jack-up drilling rig to an unnamed buyer and three very large crude carriers to...
Multitasking in a Very Critical Time Resulted in Vessel Grounding
Summary
Commencing sea passage towards Khor Fakkan, the master gave the conn to the duty navigational OOW, accompanied by an AB as a look-out. The...
ISO to Develop Standard for Methyl/Ethyl Alcohol Fuels
IMO takes stance on low flash point marine fuels.
ISO has been invited to draw up a fuel standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels.
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Competition Watchdogs and the Forces Shaping Shipping
The challenge for policymakers is to ensure that the benefits of lower costs and improved connectivity is passed on to the smaller shippers and...
[Watch] Ten Missing After Cargo Ship Collision
Ten people are missing after two cargo vessels collided off China's east coast, near Shanghai, around Sunday midnight, according to Shanghai Maritime Search and...
Ten Missing After Vessel Sinks Off Shanghai
Ten people are missing after two cargo vessels collided with each other off China's east coast, near Shanghai around Sunday midnight, according to Shanghai...
Vaccum Residue Desulfurization Unit in Ulsan Ready
As IMO’s strict environmental regulations are making their head way in 2020, many oil refiners are getting ready. South Korea’s leading oil refiner, SK...
Once Called ‘Boaty McBoatface’ Finally Launches
A polar research ship that the British public wanted to call “Boaty McBoatface” was launched on Saturday, reports Fox News.
The Ship named Attenborough
Instead, the...
Paralysed Ship Captain Saved Through Timely Surgery
A paralysed ship captain who suffered a stroke onboard a vessel was saved by the medical staff of the Rashid Hospital on July 16.
What...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Capsizes in China River
The Express.Co.UK reports an unfortunate in Yangtze River earlier this week where a cargo ship sank after hitting the rocks.
What happened?
The Yangtze River...
Augmented Reality Arrives in Passenger Shipping
Augmented reality (AR) has now entered the shipping sector. It is functional in offering ease of maintenance for ship owners without any physical barriers....
Is this the Ultimate Carbon-Saving Tip?
By the end of June, the native Swede Kajsa Fernström Nåtby was homesick and had just finished a 5-month internship with her country’s diplomatic...
Cargo Vessels De-listed from Ship Registries
Maritime officials have confirmed that two countries have delisted cargo vessels off their registries in recent weeks after the ships were involved in transporting...
Bulker Banned for Underpaying Crew
On July 11, the Australian authorities has banned a Shipping bulker for 12 months for deliberately underpaying the crew.
What happened?
On 7 July, the vessel...
Fine and Jail for Tanker Pollution
On July 12, a Singaporean shipping company was fined $1 million fine and serve a two-year probation period for charges on oil tank pollution.
What happened?
The...
So You Want to be a Cruise Ship Musician, do You?
by Bill King
For those wondering what it likes to be a musician on a cruise ship, FYIMusic News has insights on this. This article sums...
Just-In-Time – Part of the Solution to Cut Ship Emissions?
Ships remain anchored for many hours or days near the harbours until it gets a berth. But, this lead to fuel being used thereby...
2020 Sulfur Cap – Panic and Shock Ahead?
Over 90% of global trade is carried out by sea. This includes the world's energy, raw materials and manufactured products. The current situation is...
Higher Container Equipment Prices to Squeeze Leasing Rate Returns
Container equipment rental rates and cash investment returns remain weak, despite last year’s recovery. Although prospects for the coming years are almost as good,...
