Project Seashuttle for Developing Autonomous Container Ships

  Samskip has announced the project Seashuttle to develop autonomous, zero-emissions container ships A grant of €6 million has been awarded by Norwegian government money...

Rotor Sails Can Replace Upto 50% of Ship’s Engine Propulsion

Moller-Maersk pledged this week to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The Maersk Pelican oil tanker is being used to test Norsepower's...

The “Internet of Shipping” Is Upon Us

The startup ShipChain expects vehicle tracking pilot project with Perdue Farms to be fully operational by 2020. Venture capital invested more than $3.3...

Diana Time Charters Kamsarmax Dry Bulk With Glencore

Diana Shipping Inc will be chartering the 2010-built Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel, the m/v Myrsini. This contract with Glencore Agriculture B.V., Rotterdam commenced...

ScanOcean to Resell Neste’s Low-Sulfur Bunker Fuel Off Sweden

Neste and ScanOcean AB enter into cooperation in delivering Neste’s low-sulfur marine fuel on the East Coast of Sweden, says an article published in...

Weekly Tanker Report – Week 51, 2018

The last week of the year showed some interesting developments in the Tanker Market which are highlighted by this 'weekly tanker report' by the...

World-first Installation of Class-Approved UltraBattery Onboard Ship

  UltraBattery battery pack to be used for ship solar power system on large general cargo ship. Joint project Masterbulk Pte. Ltd. (Masterbulk) and Eco Marine Power...

LUKOIL Marine Lubricants Celebrates a Double Award Win for Innovation

The hard work LUKOIL Marine Lubricants has paid off as they have succeeded in bagging two awards which recognizes their continual development and contributions...

Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contract With SwissMarine

Diana shipping has entered a charter contract with SwissMarine. The gross charter rate is fixed at US$17,000 per day for a minimum period of...

New Escort Tugs for Dedicated LNG Operations

Port export terminals are employing LNG tugs to assist in LNG carrier maneuvering. UK  has taken the assistance of Svitzer Meridian’s ATD tug ...

[Watch] Intertanko On Impact of Ship Recycling Regulation In 2019

Intertanko Environment Director Tim Wilkins is dubious that the European Ship Recycling Regulation will drive a cradle-to-grave service at the world’s shipbuilding yards. Disclaimer: This...

Fire Onboard Car Carrier Enroute to Hawaii

  On December 31, two mariners were reported missing after a huge blaze erupted onboard a car carrier enroute to Hawaii. What happened? A 650-foot Panamanian-flagged vessel 'Sincerity...

Ocean Infinity Joins Search for Bulker ‘Stellar Daisy’

The South Korean government along with Ocean Infinity has initiated the search for a bulker that sank in 2017. What happened? In March 2017, the bulker...

Scrubbers For Almost Entire Spliethoff Fleet

Spliethoff Group equip almost entire fleet with scrubbers Scrubbers chosen as they are economical and eco-friendly way to meet IMO 2020 Sulphur cap ...

Power of Joystick Mode Misjudged During Maneuver Results in Allision

The incident On the morning of May 8, 2016, at 0800 local time, the cruise ship Carnival Pride was attempting to dock in Baltimore, Maryland,...

7% Decrease in Freight Rates for East-West Routes Under Contracts

The ocean freight rates for East-West route cargo movements decreased by 7% in the fourth quarter. The cost reduction shows that a good...

Singapore Directives – Implementation of IMO 2020 Ships’ Fuel Sulphur Limit

TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2018/12/31 MPA Singapore has issued notification / guidance /information in addition to requirements IMO MARPOL Annexe VI for Owners/Operators of the vessels calling...

Global Ocean Shipping Trends Of 2019

Every year, the shipping industry continues to develop. Whether the drivers are regulation, market fluctuations, new technologies or something completely different, the only thing...

Special Ships Transport A380’s Major Components

Recently, CNN published an intriguing story of special ships carrying Airbus A380. Here we are showcasing that enticing tale. Where was it set? It's the...