Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) said on 14 November that it had a THB49.14 million (USD1.46 million) net profit for the third quarter of 2017...

Renewal of the Greek fleet continues at pace as cash rich owners continue to build ships and buy ships. A survey by Naftiliaki Greek Shipping...

Launching of Containerships’ first LNG-fuelled container vessel was completed on 4.11.2017. M/S Containerships Nord was successfully launched during high tide at Wenchong Shipyard. The shipbuilding...

On November 11, a bulk carrier was reportedly attacked by armed Nigerian pirates who kidnapped ten crew members who were subsequently freed. What happened? The...

On November 13, cranes were damaged after a containership reportedly allided with them in the port of Alexandria. What happened? The Containership ‘CSCL Yellow Sea’ was...

Europort’s vital role as a hub for global maritime business was reflected in its continuing attractiveness to international visitors and a series of business...

Since early last year, commodity markets have signaled a rebound in global economic growth following the recession that rolled through the global energy industry...

According to maritime technology supplier Green Framework, the onboard desulphurisation could provide an alternative to low-sulphur fuel, scrubber installations or LNG for compliance with...

Summary At 0830 on 15 May 2016, Surprise’s skipper attended the SMBA’s daily planning meeting, where he was allocated a sightseeing trip to Western Rocks...

Recently the BBC released a film which shows the life of a seafarer and the pressures faced by them onboard. Narrative style: The film features the...

It is estimated that 90% of global trade is carried by ship, but little is known about the lives of the thousands of people...

November has turned out to be a tug of war contest for the global front haul routes as the annual contract negotiations take the...

Shearman & Sterling represented BNP Paribas and HSBC as initial purchasers on CMA CGM’s €250 million issuance of 5.250% senior notes due 2025. The...

The world's first 2,000-metric-ton all-electric cargo ship has been launched in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. The ship, manufactured by the Guangzhou Shipyard International...

Shipowners must take decisions on their fuel strategy in the light of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations. But according to one bunker broker, installing scrubbers...

Asian shippers are siding with the Notorious B.I.G.’s declaration of regional loyalty from the 1997 hit “Goin’ Back to Cali”: “If I got to...

Oversupply in the tanker shipping market is expected to keep the rates low in 2018 while a glut can be noticed in delivering new...

Summary On 18 December 2016, the bulk carrier ‘Graig Rotterdam’ was discharging a deck cargo of packaged timber at anchor in Alexandria Port, Egypt. That day,...

Cyberhawk Innovations, the world leader in inspection and survey using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), has been certified as an External Specialist by the American...

CMA CGM’s LNG fueled box giants are all set to be powered by Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd. The WinGD engines comprise of a 12-cylinder...