Tsakos and Hyundai Team up in Joint Venture
The Tsakos Group and Hyundai are establishing a new shipmanagement company, documents filed with Greek authorities show.
Tsakos Hyundai Shipmanagement, a Marshall Islands-based entity, obtained...
[Watch] Mid Ocean Diesel Refuelling Support by a Bulker
A French around-the-world sailor has been handed a vital lifeline of fuel from a passing tanker after losing his mast off the Australian coast.
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150 Vessels Demolished in 2016
More than 150 Panamax and Smaller Container Ships Were Sent For Demolition During 2016
Container ships and dry bulk carriers have been sold for scrap...
Ports of Auckland Launches Mission to Ensure Zero Emissions Goal
On Friday, the Ports of Auckland had announced that it has commissioned a feasibility study to investigate possible alternatives for powering cruise ships while...
IMO Centers to Mitigate Harmful Effects of Climate Change
International Maritime Organization has announced the first two institutes selected to host regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) under an ambitious project, funded by...
The Right Lubricant for the Right Use
Slow steaming has become a standard way for ship operators to save money on fuel, but it comes with a well-known risk: pitting damage...
U.S. Approves PureBallast BWM System
On Tuesday, Alfa Laval announced that it has received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approval for its third generation ballast water treatment system, PureBallast, on...
Vendee Globe Sailor Handed Fuel Lifeline from Passing Bulker in Southern...
A French around-the-world sailor has been handed a vital lifeline of fuel from a passing tanker after losing his mast off the Australian coast.
Stephane...
NCL Completes Scrubber Installation
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed the installation of a new exhaust gas scrubber system on the Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem.
The company has...
Hapag-Llyod Loses Containers at Sea
During a stop for repairs on the Atlantic, a cargo vessel reportedly rolled over causing containers to fall overboard.
What happened?
A cargo vessel named ‘Bremen...
Sunken Historic Ship Now on Dry Land with Future Yet to...
Sunken Historic Ship Defender Now on Dry Land with Future Yet to Surface
The 120-year-old timber ship Defender has been removed from Ross Creek and...
Lessons Learned From a Tumultuous Year in Dry Cargo Industry
Summary
Despite the worst market in memory, big-name shipping companies survived the storm by bravely recapitalizing their balance sheets.
Dry cargo companies restructured outside of bankruptcy...
Clarksons: Forte Sectors See Better Earnings in 2016
Market conditions across most sectors of the shipping industry in 2016 have been highly challenging and things in many sectors appear to be as...
New Ship Export Orders Rise in November for Japan
According to the data released by Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese new ships export orders in November this year have increased by 169.4...
Americas Bunker Fuel Demand Doldrums
Shifts in supply availability and lessened overall bunker demand could limit the potential for an extended price rebound in the Americas in 2017.
Following the...
Sex on the Bridge that Sank the Ship
Captain of B.C. ferry that sank after crew allegedly had sex on bridge makes case for what caused disaster
The Queen of the North Disaster:...
Ship Noise on Government’s Radar
Ship noise on government's radar amid dispute over pipeline's impact on whales
The federal government is seeking a way to regulate underwater shipping noise as part of...
EC Releases List of Approved Ship Recycling Facilities
EC releases list of approved ship recycling facilities in Europe
The European Commission (EC) has adopted the first version of the European List of ship...
First Polar Ship Certificate Issued
On December 22nd, the maiden Polar Ship Certificate was issued by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS). The document was released by Murmansk...
Engine Failure Left Cargo Ship Adrift in Sea
A general cargo ship was adrift in Sea after suffering failure in the main engine.
What happened?
A general cargo ship Ganit belonging to Russia suffered...