‘Box Lines Will Cope’ As IMO 2020 Doomsday Predictions Are Overblown
According to Alphaliner Chief Analyst Tan Hua Joo, who was speaking at the TOC Asia Container Supply Chain conference in Singapore, doomsday predictions surrounding...
Steer Euthanised After Escaping Export Ship
A steer was euthanised at Fremantle Harbour yesterday, after making a bid for freedom by jumping from the Al Shuwaikh export ship which was...
DESMI To Supply BWMS To DFDS
DESMI Ocean Guard A/S announced that DFDS has selected the CompactClean Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) for installation on its existing fleet of vessels,...
Titanic Steward Richard Geddes Details Ship’s Near Miss Days Before Iceberg...
According to an article published by Tech Times, a recently discovered letter penned by Titanic steward Richard Geddes details the near-miss incident that happened...
Bow Mariner Disaster Called The Worst Chemical Tanker Accident in History
According to an article by Shore Daily News, the 570-foot Singapore-flagged chemical & oil tanker Bow Mariner sank 15 years ago when the ship...
The Challenges of Captaining a Cruise Ship
A recent Conde Nast Traveller article chronicles the plight of women in the maritime industry, especially in the cruise shipping industry and how they...
Sliding Freight Rates Send More Big Bulk Ships To Scrapyards
Brazil’s reduced mining output, shifting China demand have hit demand for transport on capesize vessels.
A sharp decline in dry cargo ship freight...
ABB Repeats Ulstein Order for Lindblad Expeditions
In a recent development, ABB has announced that they have secured the order covering power, automation, propulsion, and digital systems for their second ice-going...
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...
