EU Legislation Implementation Hits A Snag Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic affects the industry’s endeavours to implement the upcoming European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR). Many shipowners may not be able...

Container Ship Anchor Fouled

    Maersk container ship anchor was found fouled and can not shelter from storm, reports Maritime Bulletin. All ships anchored at Cape Town anchorage were advised...

As Oil Prices Slips by 1.2% Will OPEC+ Evade ‘Taper...

Oil prices dropped on Monday on a record daily rise in global coronavirus cases with big spikes in infections over the weekend in...

Blank Sailings Leading To Price Gouging Rumors As Freight Rates Soar

Spot rates in the trans-Pacific ocean trade continue to reach epic new heights, leading to talk of price gouging, writes Freight Waves Senior Editor, Greg...

Realizing Nation’s Climate Goal Through Contairshipping Lens

The Danish shipping and shipping industry is ready with 21 new proposals that will help meet Denmark's ambitious climate goal. They contain ambitions that will...

Tackling Seafarers’ Health Issues Amidst COVID19 Crew Change Crisis

As the covid19 pandemic wreaks havoc in seafarers' life making them stranded at sea due to the crew change crisis, stories of hardships are...

A Training Course To Address Seafarers’ Mental Health & Wellness

As the crew change crisis is deepening due to the covid19 pandemic, more and more seafarers are plunging into mental health darkness. Seafarers' wellness...

d’Amico Inks Sale Deal Generating Net Cash of US$ 16.3 Million

    d'AMICO International Shipping S.A. announces the sale of two of its oldest MR vessels, generating net cash of approximately US$ 16.3 Million, says a...

[Watch] Two General Cargo Ships Colliding

Watch general cargo ships collide in Welland Canal, that connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Great Lakes. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

Five Solutions Identified To Speed Up Shipping Decarbonisation

Shell together with Deloitte released a report that reveals the need for urgent effort by industry to reduce carbon emissions, says a press release...

Crew Evacuated from Grounded Cargo Ship

Cargo ship ran aground some 50 nm ENE of Zhanjiang, southern China, after being caught in stormy weather, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Cargo ship KAI...

Seafarers’ Demanding Job and Rewarding Career At Sea

Any seafarer will tell you that it’s an incredibly demanding job at the best of times. The isolation of long periods at sea...

[Watch] Can Carbon Free Shipping be a Reality by 2030?

“Decarbonising Shipping: All Hands on Deck” is a joint report by Shell and Deloitte that captures the industry view of how to decarbonise...

Check for Buoyant Job Market at Bunker Industry

Despite a turbulent first half of 2020 for the bunker industry, the job market for bunker traders appears to be holding up well. ...

EU Keen on Zero-Emission Stresses ETS for Shipping by 2022

In a move that will be seen as piling pressure on shipping regulators and the shipping industry the Environment Committee of the European...

ClassNK Releases Amendments To Its Rules and Guidance

ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance. It is for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships issued on 30 June...

IACS Publishes Recommendation on Cyber Resilience

IACS has published its Recommendation on Cyber Resilience (No.166). This will assist owners as they review their Safety Management Systems for compliance with...

Shipowners Pay More for Bunkers Due To Fuel Oil Tightness

The spread of Covid-19 and production cuts changed the supply of crude oil and its composition. HSFO and VLSFO discounts to other ports...

SeaSense Highlights Experts View on COVID-19 Impact on Seafarers

COVID-19 has brought the issue of seafarer welfare. It also stressed about the minimization of crew mobility. IMO has made several calls for...

Poor Maintenance & Communication Causes Handrail Breakage, $54,000 Penalty

A recently published article in the Mirage News highlights about the $24,000 fine imposed by the Tauranga District Court on a Singapore-based China Navigation...