Norwegian Tanker Fleet and Their Intensive Cross-Trading Activities

Despite the abundance of crude oil on its doorstep, the Norwegian tanker fleet is mainly engaged in the deep sea, long-haul trades. Norway is...

ZIM Joins Maersk’s Blockchain Solution TradeLens

In a major development, ZIM has announced that they have signed on as a member of TradeLens, the blockchain solution from Maersk and IBM,...

Chief Engineer Indicted in Cover Up of Dumping Pollutants

  The management, owner and the Chief Engineer of the cargo vessel Nederland Reefer have been indicted for falsification of pollution records, obstruction of justice...

AR Navigation System for 21 VLCCs

MOL announced that they are planning to install AR technology on vessels to support Watch-keeping and Ship operations during voyages to ensure World-leading level...

Shipping’s 2020 Rule Would Cost the Industry Upto $50 Billion for...

The IMO 2020 regulation shift from heavy oil to low-sulfur might hit vessel operators and cargo owners due to extra cost. IMO 2020...

Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 15, 2019

Protection Vessel International has released the Maritime Security Report for Week 15 of 2019. The report formulated on 24th April 2019 highlights the various security...

Pirate Attack! 6 Crew Kidnapped Off Tanker

According to an article published by ICC-CCS, an anchored tanker was boarded by unauthorized persons who kidnapped six crew and escaped. What happened? Six crew members...

New Swedish Shipping Company Formed – Wallenius Sol

In a recent development, Wallenius Sol, a new shipping company announced that they will transport forestry products and other goods in a network covering...

Is IMO’s Focus on Air Pollution Clouding Its Judgement?

  According to a Tanker Shipping article, a recent postponement of a critical safety issue for sailors shows IMO straying from its original remit. IMO's purpose Craig...

Maersk Helping the World’s Largest Ship Breaking Town To Clean Up

According to an article published in Economist, the World's Largest Shipbreaking town Alang in India is under pressure to clean up and shipping giant...

Vale Dam Accident Causing Capesize Rates To Fall

According to a Platts report, the Capesize market looks to be weak again in Q2 as the Vale dam accident and repairs at key...

[Answer] How Does Propeller Technology Reduce Underwater Radiated Noise?

Underwater propeller noise has been a cause of problems for many shipowners. However, no steps could remedy those radiated noise coming from the propellers...

World War 2 Warship Sank by a Japanese Submarine Discovered After...

An Australian second world war freighter has been discovered 77 years after it was sunk in a deadly Japanese submarine attack, reports the Guardian. The...

ABS and CINS To Develop Recommendations for Dangerous Goods Stowage

ABS  has teamed up with industry leaders from the CINS to develop recommendations to help mitigate risks emerging from the stowage of dangerous goods...

Naval Dome Puts Shipping Industry on Red Alert for Cyber-Attack

The maritime sector is being targeted by highly motivated cybercriminals and the shipping industry should be on the highest alert for a cyber-attack. ...

Not Hard for a Hacker To Capsize a Ship at Sea

During the course of a cyber attack, a hacker can easily capsize an entire ship with relatively low-key skills. Critical ship control systems,...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Christens Sayaringo STaGE LNG Carrier

The next-generation LNG carrier with improved carrying capacity and fuel performance,  currently under construction for Mitsubishi Corporation and NYK Line was christened. “Diamond...

Nauticor’s ‘Kairos’ Bunkers LNG To Gothia Tanker Alliance Vessel ‘Fure Valö’

Fure Valö, a vessel of the tanker pool managed by the Gothia Tanker Alliance, received LNG at the Anchorage area of Sandhamn. The...

OSU To Lead Construction of Third Research Ship

According to an article published by The Register-Guard, Oregon State University has received $108.12 million from the National Science Foundation to manage the construction...

IMO 2020: Singapore Takes Tough Stance Toward Non-Compliance

Singapore takes a tough stance to the enforcement of sulphur regulations, says an article published in Standard Club. Singapore is the world's largest bunkering port...