Smooth Fuel Switch With DNV GL Class Notation & Advisory Services

DNV GL has developed several class notations and advisory services to support the switch to low- and zero-carbon fuels, preparing shipowners for a carbon-neutral...

First Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels Unveiled

SEA-KIT has launched a new concept in superyacht support vessels, remotely operating it. The vessel is based on the company's Uncrewed Surface Vessel...

A Joint Venture To Make Containerships Go “Ballast Water Free”

Korean JV to develop container ship without Ballast Water. The project will be an important step to help minimize the use of ballast...

[Watch] Giant Carrier Runs Aground Despite Warnings

Despite warnings from the local coast guard, a giant bulk carrier travelling too near the shore ran aground on a reef off Mauritius, reports...

‘Daredevil’ First Post COVID19 Cruise Ship Journey Begins

After months of global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cruise ships attempt to get back to normal, says an article published in...

Carriers Withdrawing ‘Blank Sailings’ As FMC Monitors Impact

According to a Freight Waves article written by Chris Gallis, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is using “red-yellow-green scale” to track alliance agreement activities amidst...

How Ships Can Benefit from Wind Assistance

With rising fuel costs and the IMO 2020 regulation making it mandatory for ships to use low sulfur fuels, the focus is gradually moving...

Weekly Bulk Report – Week 30, 2020

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 30th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...

Negligent Crew Change COVID Protocol Jeopardizes Shipping

According to a press release issued by the International Chamber of Shipping, the shipping agency has reminded the global shipping industry that failure to...

World’s Most Fuel-efficient Product Tankers

E4C Shipping confirms an order of 2 - 4 MR products to be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ltd. E4C is comprised of...

Sea Machine Robotics Inks a $15 Million Deal For AI Navigation...

Autonomous vessel software and systems provider Sea Machines Robotics today closed a $15 million funding round to accelerate deployment of its technologies in the unmanned...

ABS Launches App for Vessel Management and Compliance Services

ABS has launched a unique suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services. It is powered by smart functionality and advanced analytics. It...

New Cylinder Lube Oil Strategy To Safeguard Engines

Mark 9 engines by MAN were introduced in 2006 with an ultra-long stroke. These engines were offered for efficiency optimization. It recommends the...

Heavy Pitching and Hull Vibration Trigger Loss of the Containers

MAIB reports the investigation in relation with the Loss of cargo containers overboard from container ship Ever Smart.  The exact location is 700 miles...

110 Containers of Toxic Waste Illegally Shipped

  In a major development, Malaysian port authorities discovered 110 containers filled with illegally dumped toxic waste at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, reports Safety4Sea.  What...

Iconic DNV GL Classified Dry Bulk Carrier Up for Auction

According to Shipbid.net, Ningbo Pioneer Shipping Company Limited has announced auction of its 1990 built 68788 mt DWT Bulk Carrier. Where and When? Ningbo Pioneer is...

[Watch] Huge Black Bear Takes a Nap in Kiddie Pool

According to an article published on CNN, a woman in Virginia was delighted when a large black bear decided to take a nap in...

Baltic Dry Index Falls To 1,293 Down 24 Points

According to a Yahoo News report, the Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, that tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell for...

Significant Improvement in Port Operations Hints Report

The eleventh and final bi-weekly version of the IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer has just been published. It shows a progressive improvement in...

Carrier Capsized and Sank

Chinese sand carrier with 9 crew on board capsized and sank at night Jul 26, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Chinese sand carrier...