Bolidt Hits All-time High as Cruise Refits Surge
The vibrant cruise ship refurbishment market has hit an all-time high in refit work for Bolidt Synthetic Products & Systems, which holds the record...
ABB Next-gen DP System for Autonomous Shipping
The ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control dynamic positioning (DP) system, With its user-centric design simplifies ship maneuvering with an intuitive touchscreen-based user interface and...
China Imposes Emission Rules Too Early
From October onwards, the major ports located around the Yangtze River Delta has planned to impose restrictions on ship emissions.
Strict regulations
This move by China...
Panama-flagged Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Evia
On September 4, a general cargo vessel ran aground in a sandy area situated off the northern coast of Evia.
What happened?
The Panama flagged cargo...
Unlawful’: Vessel Charged Workers to Join Ship
In a series of shocking revelations, the crew members of an International vessel were forced to pay $1500 to receive employment and this has...
Langh Tech Delivers Scrubber Systems to NORDEN’s 12 Vessels
The Finnish scrubber manufacturer Langh Tech has closed its largest deal so far and will deliver SOx scrubber systems for 12 vessels owned by...
Charterers will Favour Cheap Fuel
A recent news report by mpropulsion, is about a service that is intended to give charterers an estimate of a vessel’s fuel consumption based...
It’s a Deepwell Cargo Pumps
Electrically- or hydraulically-driven cargo pumps used in tanker cargo pumping system. A deepwell pump is submerged in the fluid that it is pumping with...
Don’t Forget About Gangways and Ladders
The US Coast Guard reminded the stakeholders on the potential safety hazards associated with the use of gangways and ladders, after the recent fall...
Lingering Marine Fuel Quality Concerns in USGC Push Prices Up
Fuel contamination at the Port of Houston earlier this summer had led to a major price rise, steadily this year.
Unusual price trend
Pricing in Houston...
Monjasa Acquires Bunker Tanker
Monjasa has acquired a new bunker option for its tanker, reports a Press Release on its website. The vessel in question is the EU-flagged...
China’s Unipec Books Tankers to Ship Crude from U.S. to Asia
Although it seem to have worsened after not having a single loading of crude oil from the United States bound for China since July...
Uljanik Loses Siem Contracts for Four Car Carriers
Automarine Transport and Siem Shipping Inc, both part of Siem Group, have cancelled contracts with Croatian cash-strapped shipbuilder Uljanik for the construction of four...
Last Panamax Box Ship Escapes Scrapping
A panamax container vessel idle for more than three years has finally left its berth in Brunei Bay, Malaysia – but it is not...
Paris MoU Bans Vessel Skipping Repair Yard
An earlier detained vessel was refused access to the Paris MoU regions due to non-compliance of rules.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV Rawan’ was detained in...
[Watch] Typhoon Causes Fuel Tanker Bridge Clash in Japan
A fuel tanker collided with a bridge linking the Osaka Kansai airport with the Japanese mainland.
What happened?
On September 4, the Typhoon Jebi touted to...
Man Injured After Illegally Boarding Cargo Ship
On September 3, a man who illegally boarded a cargo vessel was injured after sustaining a fall.
What happened?
A man who illegally tried to board...
Lloyd Advises Strategic Approach for IMO 2020
15% of the global maritime fleet isn't likely to comply with it.
Shipowners need to keep in mind their trading routes, the chemistry...
[Watch] Ghost Ship’ Mystery SOLVED
Earlier last week, the news of an empty ghost ship drifting in the Myanmar waters haunted people. After the ship went missing for 9...
[Watch] Typhoon Causes Ship to Crash Into Airport Bridge
A tanker smashes into a bridge linking Osaka's Kansai airport with the mainland after Typhoon Jebi makes landfall on Tuesday. The ship had been...
