[Watch] Tanker, Frigate Collide Off Norway! Oil and Gas Plants Shut
On November 8, an oil tanker and a Norwegian navy frigate collided off Norway's west coast, injuring eight people and triggering the temporary shutdown...
Pirates Attack Bermudian-registered Tanker
On November 6, a Bermuda registered tanker was attacked by pirates near Nigeria.
What happened?
The Bermudian-registered LNG tanker 'River Niger' was attacked by pirates in the...
Bulk Sector Prospects Positive But Challenges Ahead
Last week, the delegates attending the Bulk Terminals 2018 learned about the real condition of the bulk sector. The bulk sector is said to...
Eagle Bulk Fourth Quarter of 2018, Attained a TCE of $12,407
Recently, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. one of the world's largest owner-operators in the Supramax / Ultramax segment, released their 3-9 months financial results report...
Suardiaz Introduces Spain’s Second LNG Bunker Vessel
Madrid-based Suardiaz Energy Shipping has taken delivery of Bunker Breeze, a 5,250-dwt multi-fuel bunker vessel, from the Zamakona shipyard in Bilbao, says a news...
SFL – $400m Lease Financing for 4 x 14,000 TEU container...
On November 6, Ship Finance International Limited announced that it has entered into lease financing agreements totaling $400 million with an Asian-based institution to...
Six of Matson’s “Core Vessels” will be Scrubber Ready
Matson Inc., reported net income of $41.6 million, compared with $34.6 million in the third quarter of 2017.
Revenue in the third quarter...
China to Supply LSFO Bunker from Aug 2019
A Platts report by Su Ling Teo says that the Chinese oil giant Sinopec is currently in talks with end-users to supply low sulfur...
London P&I Club Issues Guide to ECDIS Management
The London P&I Club has joined forces with London Offshore Consultants (LOC) to produce a guide to the proper management of ECDIS (Electronic Chart...
37 Scrubbers for Eagle Bulk Vessels Gets Bond Holders Approval
Eagle Bulk saw a majority of investors vote to approve amendments to the Eagle Bulk ShipCo bond terms to finance more scrubber retrofits.
Namely, the...
Outdated Ballast Water Management Plan Results in Severe Penalty
Californian authorities have issued a US$280,000 fine against the owner of a vessel deemed to be in contravention of state legislation when conducting de-ballasting...
Containers Crashed on Bunker Tanker from MAERSK Vessel
On November 6, three containers fell from Maersk container ship and crashed on a bunker tanker docked at Panama city.
What happened?
Three containers fell from container...
[Watch] Moment Angus Rescuers Came Across Empty ‘Ghost Ship’
An Angus RNLI team was called out after an empty lifeboat was spotted drifting at sea on Halloween.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 43
Highlights
China trade tariffs drove an early start to the ocean transpacific peak season, but with the latest tranche of China trade tariffs increasing to...
TOP Ships Announces New Time Charter With BP
On November 6, TOP Ships Inc., an international owner, and operator of modern, fuel-efficient ECO tanker vessels currently focusing on the transportation of crude...
Container Rate Development: 2018 Year-to-Date Far East – NW Europe
Recently, Xeneta blog published a report on Container Rate Development in Far East and North-West Europe written by Patrik Berglund. The blog highlights the...
ClassNK Releases “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC”
Leading classification society ClassNK released “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC” on 1st November 2018.
First of its kind
It is the world’s first software that calculates and analyzes...
Wilhelmsen Shapes the Regulatory Framework in Autonomous Shipping
Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has entered into two agreements that will set the tone for the operational and regulatory framework in autonomous shipping. The...
[Watch] Tanker Hits Two Berthed Ships Off Taiwan
On November 3, a tanker wrecked havoc in Kaohsiung harbour after it struck two berthed ships while trying to leave the port.
What happened?
The tanker 'Kinshing'...
Norwegian Cargo Ship Ran Aground
On November 3, a Norwegian cargo ship transporting concrete ran aground and authorities are hoping to stem a gasoline spill at Helguvík harbor near Keflavík.
What happened?
The...