Hopes and Fears for 2020 – What to Expect from the...

A global bunker meet at IBIA’s Annual Convention in Singapore in November and at the Platts 6th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference in Athens...

Harmony of the Seas is “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017

Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas wins “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017 and got more votes than other large vessels in the industry. Harmony...

Swiss Maritime Fleet Struggling to Stay Afloat

The Swiss maritime fleet is reportedly facing financial difficulties and struggling to stay afloat. Encounters loss: The Swiss fleet has come under challenging  economic times for...

Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Clayton

On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground. What happened? The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly...

Ship’s Captain Found Drunk Four Times Over Limit

A sea captain who was reportedly found drunk at sea and on duty has been fined £1,000. What happened? The 38 year old captain, Patryk Tetzlaff...

Why Build the New Eurasian Land Bridge that Makes No Economic...

If there's one thing China does well, it's infrastructure. And one of China's biggest infrastructure projects is the New Eurasian Land Bridge (NELB) connecting Chinese exporters...

MPA Steps Up Vessel Checks to Ensure Safety

Singapore waters can be choppy this time of the year, but more people still head to the sea for leisure and other purposes. To ensure...

Ship Glut to Hamper US-flag Market

Freight rates for ocean-going tankers and barges that carry oil between US ports could remain depressed in the next six months as the Jones...

d’Amico Tankers Sale and Leaseback Generates $13.4 Million

Tanker owner and operator d’Amico Tankers has reached a memorandum of agreement and bareboat charter contract for the sale and leaseback of a medium-range...

Catcher in the Briny

Premier Oil steps ahead to signal to the market that it is a serious player in getting an offshore field to first oil, and...

Time for Shipping to Have a Clean Up

The issue of SOx emissions comes into focus again with the 2020 global sulphur cap fast approaching. The concerned owners have to comply with...

Vessel Collides with Highway Bridge 25 People Hurt

On December 27, a tourist vessel reportedly struck a highway bridge in Western Germany injuring 25 people. What happened? The tourist vessel ‘Swiss Crystal’ reportedly struck...

[Watch] Docked Cargo Vessel Catches Fire

On December 27, a wooden cargo vessel reportedly caught fire when it was docked at port. What happened? The wooden cargo vessel which is unnamed reportedly...

ClassNK Releases Amendments to Class Rules

Leading classification society ClassNK has announced that it released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on...

Planning on Scrubber Retrofit? Check this Top 7 Considerations

With only a couple of years to the 2020 enforcement for controlled sulfur emissions, shipowners will have to make the decision to either switch...

Seaplane Drones to Deliver Freight

After billionaire Howard Hughes first attempt to test and fly a transport seaplane, a US startup takes up the challenge of building one. Now, more...

[Watch] Violent Storm BATTERS Ship in Baltic Sea

A CRUISE ship video has captured the terrifying moment it fights strong winds during a Baltic Sea storm. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...

Big Ships Help Bring Record Amount of Cargo to Port of...

It was only fitting that a container ship named after the U.S. president responsible for starting construction of the Panama Canal more than a...

International Seaways Acquire Six VLCCs

International Seaways, Inc. (the “Company” or “INSW”), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products...

Shipping Confidence at Highest Level for Three-and-a-half Years

Shipping confidence held steady at its highest rating in the past three-and-a-half years in the three months to end-November 2017, according to our latest...