Scrubber has Competitive Advantage – DVB Bank
Bimco's panel of analysts showed mixed opinions on the possible impact of the 2020 sulphur cap at the shipping industry's Posidonia gathering, stating the...
Oil Transfers at Sea Despite Customer Qualms
Venezuela had initiated testing of PDVSA transfers oil at Sea despite customer dissatisfaction.
Move crucial to ease backlogs
Venezuela has begun testing seaborne oil transfers to...
IMCA Updates ‘Guidance on Safety in Shipyards’
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has updated its ‘Guidance on Safety in Shipyards’.
Guidance measures
The document provides a set of guidance measures to...
It’s a Crosshead!
A reciprocating block which usually slides in guides and is the connecting point for piston rod (see photo) and the connecting rod in a...
Methanol’s Role in the Future Fuel Mix
The global fuel sulphur cap will be the start of the conversation about clean fuels, not its end, according to Chris Chatterton, chief operating...
Containership Grounded Off Saigon Newport
On June 6, a container ship ran aground at a channel after veering off the freeway.
What happened?
The container ship ‘Zim New York’ ran aground...
Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Alliance, will Use it for Ship Registry
According to a recent report published in CoinGeek, the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen, has signed a declaration pledging...
GAC Greece Joins Green Award Foundation
GAC Greece has announced that they have joined the Green Award Foundation’s latest scheme which underlines commitment to environmental issues.
Under the scheme,...
VLCC Maran Aphrodite Carrying Diesel Changes Destination for Third Time
New-build VLCC Maran Aphrodite, which is carrying a 200,000 metric ton diesel cargo from Asia, has changed its final destination for the third time, according...
Healthy Volumes But Rates Lagging
In general, healthy VLCC cargo volumes for most routes were seen last week.
Increased modern tonnage ballasting East/West, speculating on future Americas/East cargoes, diminished the...
POSEIDON Marine Supplies will Reward Green Award Certified Ships
The POSEIDON Marine Supplies has decided to join the Green Award scheme to encourage safety improvement in shipping and offer discounts on its services...
FueLNG Orders Southeast Asia’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel
A joint venture has been initiated between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. and Shell Eastern Petroleum to construct the first LNG bunkering vessel in...
Maqta Gateway Employs Self-developed Blockchain Tech
The Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, will be the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain technology –...
Tanker Breaks Down in Outer Hebrides
On June 6, a tanker loaded with gas oil broke down off the Outer Hebridean island due to gearbox failure.
What happened?
The 420 foot tanker...
Bimco Urges IMO to Harmonise Digital Data Reporting
BIMCO attends the 42nd session of the IMO’s Committee on Facilitation Committee (FAL 42), which will be held in London from 5 to 8...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here....
Seventh Update on the Houston Area Problem Fuels
Taking a holistic view of the contamination and its effects, we are able to see 2 possibilities
Contamination from Tall oil
We obtained a Crude Tall...
[Watch] Floating UFO Home Lets You Live Underwater
UFO sightings could become a lot more frequent. Boating startup, Jet Capsule, has released this updated look at their Unidentified Floating Homes, futuristic houseboats...
Oil-to-Water Conversion Success for Great Lakes Bulkers
In a recent report published on their website, Thordon Bearings have declared that their oil-to-water lubricated tailshaft conversion project has been completed. The project...
Sale and Leaseback Agreements for Six MR Product Tankers
Scorpio Tankers Inc. ("Scorpio Tankers" or the "Company") announced that it has agreed to sell and leaseback six MR product tankers (STI Battery, STI...
