Tight Tonnage Lifts US Gulf Coast Supramax Market
Freight rates in the US Gulf Coast Supramax and Ultramax market surged this week, as a clear-out of tonnage following the Christmas holidays left...
Cargo Carriers Clutch at Compliance
A new sulfur emission cap is going to come into effect.
It seeks to reduce the allowable sulfur emission rate to 0.5%.
...
Ship Carrying LNG from UK Turns to Mediterranean
Vessel with LNG move towards the Mediterranean.
It had a scheduled journey from Isle of Grain near London, UK to Boston, US.
The Thomson...
Schulte Group Acquires PRONAV
The Schulte Group signed a contract for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the prestigious LNG ship manager PRONAV – subject to...
MODEC Finds Partners for Brazil’s FPSO Charter Project
Japan-based MODEC has reached agreements with four compatriot firms regarding an investment in an ultra-deepwater FPSO charter project for the Sepia Area off the...
Human Error to Blame for ‘Majority’ of Engine Damage Claims
An investigation by The Swedish Club into auxiliary engine damage has revealed that the majority of all damage takes place immediately after maintenance work....
Cargo Ship Sheltered in Celeiro After Cargo Shift
On January 4, a cargo vessel reportedly sought shelter in port after suffering from cargo shift.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Wilson Avonmouth’ entered the port...
Freighter Intercepted on Suspicion of Illegal Arm Trading
On January 6, a freighter was detained on the basis and found to be suspicious of trading illegal arms.
What happened?
The freighter ‘Andromeda’ was intercepted...
Why Eco Shipping is Vital?
Companies use fancy materials to sell their products.
But consumers are increasingly becoming aware of these hazardous materials and are opting for eco-friendly...
Crew Members Accused of Causing Deadly Collision
Two crew members have been found guilty of causing a deadly collision resulting in the death of 11 crew members.
What happened?
On August 2, 2017...
5 Shipping Trends We Might See in 2018
Summary
2017 saw some interesting developments, a few of them came as a surprise.
Moreover, 2018 will likely see even more interesting themes to...
[Watch] Crashing Our Ship Into Ice Shelf
Video of National Geographic Explorer ship crashing into ice shelf on Antarctica expedition. First run was with 6knots and 2nd with 9knots.
Disclaimer: This video...
Near Miss! Leopard Seal Interference with Diver
IMCA has reported a near miss incident in which diving operations had to be aborted when leopard seals started interfering. The incident occurred during...
Vessels Change Course on Less Attractive US Arbitrage
Vessels heading to the US and Caribbean with ultra low sulfur diesel from the Baltics and the Persian Gulf have reversed course after the...
Letter Reminds Cruise Ship Guests Not to Have Sex with Pizza
No matter how tasty it may be, please don’t have sex with a pizza. It’s messy, unhygenic, and probably extremely painful if you haven’t...
Danish Shipping Register to Become More Competitive
Introduction
On October 4 2017 the government proposed a bill to amend the Danish regulations on the registration of ships under Section 2 of the...
Jeff Bezos is the Richest Person in History
Jeff Bezos is now the richest person of all time. That should put an Amazon smile on his face.
The Amazon CEO's net worth reached...
Stricken Russian Cargo Ship Righted in Southampton
A stricken cargo vessel belonging to Russian which had developed a 20-degree list has been righted.
What happened?
On December 26, the Russian cargo vessel ‘Mekhanik...
[Watch] Collapsing Gantry Crane Just Missed Repair Ship
On January 3, a collapsing gantry crane reportedly missed crashing into a ship that was in repair due to strong winds.
What happened?
The gantry crane...
More Mega-Ships are a Big Problem for Cargo Carriers
By Kyunghee Park
Huge ships entering service will boost goods-carrying capacity
More than 90% of trade worldwide is transported by sea
Container shipping companies are...
