[Photo Story] Process of Making Giant Ships in a US Shipbuilding...
Ships have always fascinated people. More so if it is a giant ship carrying a large number of containers even vehicles like cars. Would...
Dry Bulk and Container Shipping Segments Remain Negative
The outlook for the global shipping sector for the coming 12 to 18 months remains negative, Moody's Investors Service said today in a...
Call for Holistic Approach To End Misdeclared Cargo Containership Fires
According to a Safety4Sea report, a white paper by National Cargo Bureau calls for urgent reform to stem the increasing number of container-related incidents...
[FAQ] COVID19 Ship Embarkation & Disembarkation Protocol To Minimize Risks
As COVID19 wreaks havoc in seafarers life making ship embarkation and disembarkation a risky procedure, here's a complete guideline by ABS which will help...
Sea Sunday Celebrations To be Broadcasted Online During This Lockdown
The Mission to Seafarers annual Sea Sunday celebrations will be broadcasted online to connect seafarers across the world during this coronavirus pandemic.
Sea...
Damen Delivers 5 Zero Emissions Propulsion Ferries
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered five Damen Ferries 2306 E3 to Arriva Denmark in Copenhagen, says a press release published on their website.
Damen’s E3...
CEOs of Top Cruise Ships Propose New Health Protocols
Two of the world’s largest cruise operators insist their ships are no more vulnerable to the spread of the new coronavirus than other...
[Watch] ICS Guides on Safely Operating Engine Rooms
The new Engine Room Procedures Guide from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on engine room procedures.
These procedures are to...
Kiel Canal Traffic Dues Suspended, Waterway Now More Competitive
Germany waves of traffic dues for passing through Kiel Canal due to this year’s low bunker prices, says an article published in the Port...
Global Shipbuilding Orders Crash To a Historic Low in H1
Global shipbuilding orders at historic low in H1.
January-June period, global new shipbuilding orders totaled 5.75 million CGTs, or a total of 269...
Increase in Seafarer Suicide Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
There are recent reports of seafarers stranded on cruise ships taking their own lives.
It highlighted the dearth of reliable information about suicides...
COVID-19 Pandemic To Impact World’s Energy Transition
COVID-19 will have a dramatic impact on short-term energy supply and demand.
World GDP will shrink 6% in 2020 with lingering effects of...
Nord Stream 2 Receives Approval for Gas Pipeline Link
Denmark has approved a request from the developer of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
The pipeline is laid from Russia to Germany.
...
DCSA Publishes OVS Standard for Information Sharing
DCSA is continuing its efforts to make information sharing easier.
It plans to provide ship-related information transparency with the publication of standards.
It...
The President of the 2nd Most COVID19 Affected Country Tests Positive
After months of denying the seriousness of the pandemic and brushing aside protective measures, Mr. Bolsonaro felt symptoms of Covid-19.
President Jair Bolsonaro...
Matson Christens ‘Matsonia’ at NASSCO Shipyard
Matson, Inc. and General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, christened the second of two Kanaloa Class vessels.
They are the largest combination container / roll-on,...
Hyundai Ships World’s First Fuel Cell Trucks for Commercial Use
Hyundai Motor is shipping the first 10 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland.
Hyundai will...
Global ‘Gas Bubble’ Cripples Following Pandemic Delays
Global LNG projects jeopardized by climate concerns and pandemic delays.
The LNG industry has made big bets on a more positive outlook, as...
Suez Canal Offers Rebate for Car Carriers Amid Traffic Falls
The SCA pays 8% toll rebate to car carriers from northwest Europe to East Asia as it seeks to draw shippers from the...
Maersk Acquires European Customs Service Authority KGH
In a major development, A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced that they have reached an agreement with Bridgepoint Development Capital to acquire KGH Customs...
