[Watch] Small Vessel Sink in Cold Irish Sea
Amateur-captured footage shows the dramatic rescue of two fishermen whose boat sank off the coast of County Down.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Tanker Report – Week 42
VLCC
Middle East Gulf rates remained unchanged, with Thailand fixed at WS 86 and China rates around WS 83.5/84 for 270,000mt. US Gulf-bound 280,000mt went...
Panamax Vessel Rates Surge to 5-year High
The Panamax dry bulk vessel rates have surged to a whopping 18% over the past month to near five-year highs amid strong Pacific coal...
CMA CGM has Increased its Holding in Ceva Logistics
Following the rejection of a takeover bid by DSV last week, CMA CGM has increased its holding in Ceva Logistics to 33%.
Increase in holdings
The increase...
Solo Bridge Manning Contributes to Grounding
Summary
At 2350 on 26 September 2017, Marbella departed Hong Kong for Tarahan Coal Terminal in Indonesia. The following day on, 27 September, the master...
Tantalizing Possibilities in Sulfur Regulation Implementation
What more variables could enter into the picture at this late hour with the 1.1.2020 deadline only a matter of months away?
IMO has repeatedly...
Greek Shipowners Question Environmental Benefits of Scrubbers
The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) criticises the usage of scrubbers as a solution to cleaner and more environmentally conscious shipping from 2020. UGS...
Europe’s Policy to Treat Wood as Low-carbon Fuel Poised to Harm...
Europe’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” is likely to increase Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and cause severe harm to...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Tilts While in Ocean
Passengers traveling to Seattle aboard the Carnival Legend cruise got an adventure they didn't expect when the boat titled to a knee-buckling degree. On...
113 Ships Broken in the Third Quarter of 2018
According to reports, a total of 113 ships were broken in the third quarter of 2018 and out of these, 79 ships were sold...
Crowley Christens First-of-its-Kind Ship
On October 20, the Crowley Maritime Corporation christened its Commitment Class combination container/roll on-roll off ship.
LNG powered ro-ro vessel
The container/roll on-roll off ship 'El Coquí',...
IMO Rolls Out Ship and Port Toolkits
In a mission to combat and reduce emissions across the maritime sector, the national authorities need to first quantify emissions and then develop a...
The Perfect Cruise Ship: 10 Things that make the Ultimate Ocean...
With around $100,000 and some spare time on your hands you can get the perfect ship fantasy of a castaway on a crab-nibbled atoll,...
US to Delay Sulphur Cap 2020! Fuel Oil Market Rocked
The Trump Administration plans to slow down the IMO regulation rollout to avoid spike in fuel oil prices.
IMO has set January 1,...
Why You Should Always Close the Windows During Docking
The article highlights some of the things passengers should never do when on a holiday. One particular aspect involves additional privacy when docking during...
[Watch] Rolls-Royce Reveal Remote Vessel Operating Centre
In a recent development, the Rolls-Royce company which is famous for its automobiles and aircraft engines, has released a video showing its progress in...
Prospects for the Multipurpose Shipping Sector are Improving
Surging growth in renewable energy generation around the world and a construction boom in South East Asia that is expected to run for the...
Asia Aframax Freight Rates at Year High
Asian Aframax freight rates hit a new high for the year on a surge in loadings from both the Middle East and Southeast Asia...
Pirate Attacks Bulk Carrier in Indian Ocean
On October 16, a bulk carrier was attacked by armed pirates who approached the vessel in a speedboat.
What happened?
An unnamed bulk carrier was attacked...
Master Arrested! Drugs Found in Underwater Hull Gas Cylinders
On October 17, the Greek Coast Guard discovered 53 kilograms of marijuana attached to the hull of a container ship.
What happened?
Based on intelligence report,...
