Compliant Bunker Fuel Charter – Is It A Risk for the...

Tensions due to the arrest of vessels in July, saw a very minimal impact on freight rates and crude prices. When all British...

No New Orders, But Scrubbers Excess of IMO Forecast

There's a growing perception amongst analysts that the scrubbers interest is waning as premiere companies such as Alfa Laval and Wärtsilä issued their Q2...

[Answer] How To Clean Your Tank According To MARPOL Annex VI?

As we gather momentum towards the IMO 2020 deadlines, several issues need to be fully understood by the shipping community. One such issue is...

Weekly Bulk Report – Week 30, 2019

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 30th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...

Alfa Laval’s Ballast Water Treatment Approved by U.S. Coast Guard!

Alfa Laval's UV-based PureBallast 3 system has received U.S. Coast Guard type approval for discharging ballast water just 2.5 hours after taking it...

U.S. LNG Export Projects On A Bullish Track!

LNG export projects are advancing at a rapid pace with higher volumes from the United States due to shipping demand and long-distance ventures. ...

UK Ignores US! Seeks Europe’s Help To Counter Piracy!

According to an article published in The Guardian, British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has conveyed that the United Kingdom will not join the United...

What Caused a Fall in Baltic index ?

Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell low weak demand for panamax and supramax vessels. The capesize index rose 4 points, or 0.1%,...

[Watch] How European Low Gas Prices Have the Markets Under Pressure

In the recent Platts Market Movers, with associate editor Gary Clark, Nord Stream gas pipeline is set to return from its maintenance shutdown. This happens at...

IMO Endorses Sustainability Theme for 2020 World Maritime

“Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet" is set as the World Maritime theme for 2020, writes Paul Gunton for an article published in ShipInsight.  Benefits...

9 More Marine Fuel Contracts Launched Ahead of IMO 2020

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, launched nine more Marine...

Disintegrated Actions Against Scrubber a Concern, IMO

Frederick Kenny, Director of Legal and External Affairs at the IMO, voiced concern over the prospect of fragmented scrubber regulations, reports Ship & Bunker. Local...

Increasing Uncertainty Over Fuel Regulations and Trade Barriers

Container lines had a less-than stellar year in 2018 with increasing uncertainty over fuel regulations and trade barriers. Fuel prices and US-China trade relations...

Demand for Modern Bulk Tonnage in Shipping Market

Greek ship owners prefer younger bulkers with respect to the dry bulk market heating up. SnP values exhibited a soft upward trend without...

Update on the Construction of World’s First LNG Bunker ATB

LNG bunkering options will grow in the US starting in 2020, in line with increased demand from new dual-fuel vessels entering the North...

Space Agency Collaboration for Digitalization & Autonomous Shipping Goals?

In a major development, the European Space Agency has announced earlier this month that they have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Intent involving future...

What’s Bothering the Pacific? Climate Change Says the IMO Chief

According to IMO Chief, Kitack Lim, the main threat to the Pacific region is climate change, says an article published in Xinhua.net Climate Change Action...

Unsure About Autonomous Ship Trials? Here’s What IMO Says

In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted new guidelines for autonomous ship trials, says a press release...

Was India Part of IMO 2020 Decision Making?

Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya on Tuesday said India will have a greater voice at International Maritime Organization (IMO) even as it is working...

Dry Spell Stimulates Innovations in Partnership

  Copenhagen-based bulk carrier operator Baltnav re­ports that it secured a profitable 2018, which has allowed it to expand globally, reports BMTI. New office in Brazil With...