[Watch] How LNG Developers Are Decarbonizing LNG To Renewable Energy Future!

The EU LNG import terminals currently import LNG that consists of methane of fossil origin. LNG produces lower CO2 emissions than most fossil fuels...

Fighting Corona: First Hand Experience from a Virologist COVID19 Patient

Virologist Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, fell ill with COVID-19 in mid-March and here he recounts what...

US Refiners Cut Back Imported Crudes for Local Barrels!

Flattening contango increases crude cargo availabilities supporting margins. Economics dictate the buying of more local barrels, helping them cut higher working capital costs...

A 954-foot-long ‘Ultimate Private Superyacht’ Unveiled!

NJORD is inspired by some of the largest and most luxurious superyachts in the world. NJORD is designed to offer a total of...

COVID-19 Making Virtual Reality the New Normal in the World!

The seismic events unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a powerful impact on the world we live in, changing it in ways...

Lindblad Expeditions’ Becomes The First Self Cleaning Fleet!

Lindblad Expeditions completed a new self-cleaning solution trial onboard its vessel National Geographic Explorer, reports Ship Technology. Benefits of the self-cleaning solution The need for...

Petrochemical Markets Limping To Recapture The Momentum: Podcast

Specialists give a global view on petrochemical markets that deals with the consequences of the recent oil price crash.  It is mostly about the...

[Watch] Social Distancing Hacks That Could Restore Normalcy in Life!

 People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. Could these social distancing hacks take off? Disclaimer: This...

Staying Clear of Loneliness in Times of Corona Social Distancing!

The coronavirus pandemic has reminded us that human connection can spread illness. But human connection also promotes wellness. Let’s take this opportunity to...

Oil Company Delays Its LNG Tanker Charter Plans!

Saudi Aramco's shipping arm Bahri delays its LNG tanker charter plans, reports Money Control.  Plan put in hold Saudi Aramco's shipping arm Bahri issued an expression...

A Heap of Lessons To Learn from Maritime Accidents

Only a minority of serious marine accidents which are properly investigated in a forensic fashion. In those days, when blame was regarded as...

Ro-ro Cargo Ship Stuck Under Bridge!

A ro-ro cargo ship ran to the left bank of Volga river, Russia and stuck under Starir (Old) bridge, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Ro-ro cargo...

A GPS That Can Locate Ships Thousands of Miles Away

New research by Bjorn Bergman of the environmental non-profit SkyTruth has found ships in various parts of the world reporting locations thousands of miles away...

Crude Oil on a 10 Week High As Major Economies Reopens!

WTI and Brent climbed and was seen highest since March 10. US, Japan, UK continue to ease lockdowns by taking down restrictions on...

Fossil Fuel-Free Plasma Jet Thruster for Carbon Neutral Travel!

A prototype jet engine can propel itself without using any fossil fuels, potentially paving the way for carbon-neutral air travel. The device compresses...

EMEA Cargo Thefts on the Rise!

Cargo crimes in EMEA have seen record year-on-year growth in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 – and 2019 has already set a new...

Bulk Carrier Contacts Pier Causing Damage!

Jonas Oldendorff bulk carrier contact pier at Port Lincoln, Australia, reports Nikolay Torkin for Maritime Bulletin. Carrier contacts pier Bulk carrier Jonas Oldendorff contact pier while...

COVID19 Forcing Switch To Electron Bill of Lading, Saves Shipping Costs!

In a major development, the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has gone on record stating that the container shipping industry could save itself up...

Asia Oil Margin Hit As China Refineries Goes for Record Oil...

  According to a Reuters report written by Clyde Russell, the rebound in China’s crude oil processing in April looms large over Asia’s refineries, which...

Floating Storage & Port Delays Increases Tanker Utilization!

Near-term tanker freight dictated by oil supply, demand imbalance a mix of factors including floating storage and covid19 delays at ports is driving...