East-West Shippers See First Increase in Contract Rates
Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West trade routes saw a reversal of trend in 4Q 2016, according to...
LNG Engines Could Be Stepping Stone to Fuel Cells
The growing adoption of hybrid electric powertrain systems and the projected growth in the number of vessels burning LNG as fuel, could lead to...
Germany to Get it’s First…
What:
Looking towards cleaner fuel, Germany is all set to get its first LNG terminal.
Give Me Some Background:
Dutch infrastructure provider Gasunie is partnering...
Scrubbers – “Yes” or “No”?
2020 – the year which maritime industry is about to witness a sea change both in terms of compliance with environmental requirements and ship’s...
Ships to Run on Time with Predictive Analytics
Tugboats, barges, ferries and other water-bound workhorses are the bread and butter of the shipping industry. Often running nearly round-the-clock, they are thinly staffed...
The World’s Most Powerful People
Vladimir Putin has topped the Forbes’ World's Most Powerful People list, and second this year is Donald Trump, while Barack Obama sits at position...
Stranded Crew Shipping Wrangle End in Sight
A long-running shipping wrangle which has left 12 seamen stranded on a ship in a Norfolk port for six months could be set to...
Another Chemical Tanker Explosion is Inevitable
Guy Johnson says we are risking another Bunga Alpina and talks approving of drones
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
Europort: Four Dates for the Diary
Rotterdam Ahoy is staging four important maritime exhibitions over the next 18 months.
From 7 - 10 November next year, the eyes of the maritime...
Has Ecoshield Burst the Cavitation Bubble?
The decision to apply Subsea Industries’ award-winning Ecoshield hard coating to rudders and thrusters is paying dividends, with a number of shipowners noticing zero...
Zero Percent for The Swedish Club
In a move designed to support owners in difficult trading conditions, for the second year running, The Swedish Club has announced a zero percent...
Stena Line Extends Agreements for 39 Ferries
Stena Line extends its trust in MacGregor's planned maintenance agreements for 39 ferries
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has renewed its planned maintenance agreement with...
HMM will Pay “Heavy Price” to Join the 2M Deal
Alphaliner in its latest weekly report has revealed that Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will pay a "heavy price" for access to the 2M services...
Qatar Gas & Ras Gas Merge to form World’s Largest LNG...
* Latest move in Qatar energy sector to reduce costs
* Transition to be complete by end-2017 - QP CEO
* Some job cuts when merger...
Hamburg Sud Acquisition by Maersk to Follow ‘Light touch Integration Model’
The acquisition of Hamburg Sud by Maersk Line will be a “light-touch integration model”, give Maersk a “very strong platform in Latin America”, and...
Marine and Offshore to Support ACO Marine’s Projects in Canada
ACO Marine has appointed a new distributor in Canada to help meet increasing demand in the region for wastewater treatment solutions capable of exceeding...
The Princess Royal Begins Festive Season with the Mission to Seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols took place last week at its headquarters at St Michael Paternoster Royal Church,...
Vroon Extends 140-plus Vessel Contract for KVH Mini-VSAT Broadband Solution
Successful five-year contract for VSAT broadband connectivity is extended, and more vessels to be provided with KVH’s IP-MobileCast content delivery service and KVH OneCare...
Three Weeks Left to Enter Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
The deadline for the Mersey Maritime awards is fast approaching so businesses connected to the maritime industry in the North West and Isle of...
“GREEN SHIPPING LAB” – Launched in Singapore
Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) has launched a marine research laboratory to develop eco-friendly technologies for Singapore’s maritime and offshore industry.
The Sembcorp Marine...