Underwater Bow Thruster Removal Adapted to the Vessel’s Schedule
Last month a hydrex team removed a bow thruster from a 300-meter container ship. This was done during a stop in Italy. The unit...
IMO on Fuel Oil Quality and Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oils
In addition to progress made on a number of important issues, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at its recent Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC...
30 Crew now Held Hostage! Piracy Again Raising its Ugly Head
Piracy again raising its ugly head in the African waters, with 30 crew held hostage.
What happened?
Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are now believed...
Car Carriers on the Up Despite Rising Uncertainty
Finished Vehicles trade in shipping has recorded a growth of approaching 6% in 2017 to 37.5 million ceu.
Low order books is preventing...
Scope of Regulation and Risks of Non-Compliance
With less than eighteen months before Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention comes into effect, there are still numerous challenges surrounding...
IMO Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships Adopted
Scientists warn that, by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish. IMO and others adopted an Action Plan to address...
[Watch] ‘Tug-Tooth’ Pulled a 614-ton Cargo Ship With His Teeth
A man from Ukraine has successfully pulled a 614-ton cargo ship -- with his teeth. It's just the latest bite at world fame by...
Maersk’s Instant Booking Confirmation Launched
With the introduction of instant booking confirmation, Maersk customers can now complete their bookings within seconds compared to previous waiting times of up to...
Live on a Cruise Ship where Rooms Go for $55m
For the uber rich, traveling the World and chronicling their exquisite journey is nothing new. But recently they have been given the privilege of...
Scrubber Scarcity: Just a Myth
Riveria’s Asian Sulfur Cap 2020 in Singapore reveals that the industry doesn’t really face a scrubber supply shortage. What densifies the pressure is the...
Bulk Report – Week 43
Capesize
The market was in two halves for most of the week with rates in the Atlantic firming and easing in the East for most...
Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 42
China-Europe prices continue to stabilize after crashing through September when several large carriers cut their FAK rates.
Drop in prices
Prices had dropped by $715 over...
ABB Plugs Holland America Line into Low-Emission Shore Power Worldwide
ABB is playing a key role in Holland America Line’s goals of embracing new technologies to further minimize the environmental impact of its fleet....
Performance of Energy Efficiency Technologies for Ships
Shipping is undergoing a tough time as it prepares for the stringent regulations. The regulations were a fall out of Climate change concerns which...
Midsea Horror! Fin Stabilizer Blamed for Cruise Ship’s Several Hours Tilt
A fin stabilizer tilted a carnival ship for several hours near Port Canaveral.
What happened?
According to the Carnival Cruise Line officials, a fin stabilizer is...
[Watch] Ferry Hits Down a Crane
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...
Two Alang Shipyards Waiting on EC Audit Assessment
Two Indian ship recycling yards has been selected for the first time to be audited by the European Commission.
Reason for the audit
A total of...
The Biggest Loser from Sulphur Cap IMO 2020
Russia is set to suffer the biggest blow when it comes to revenue losses from rules mandating cleaner marine fuels from 2020, because the...
Capital Product to Equip 14 Ships with Scrubbers
The Partnership is planning to install EGCS, also known as ‘scrubbers’, on up to 14 of its larger vessels, comprising 10 container ships, 3...
Ferry Collides with a Crane, Sparking Fire in Barcelona
On October 31, a passenger ferry collided with a loading crane due to bad weather at the Barcelona port.
What happened?
The Grandi Navi Veloci owned ferry...