Hill Dickinson Announces Global Head of Shipping
International commercial law firm Hill Dickinson is pleased to announce that Julian Clark will be joining the firm as global head of shipping.
Julian,...
Jamaican High Commissioner-designate Visits Maritime Authority of Jamaica
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) received a visit from the Jamaican High Commissioner-Designate to the UK as part of a series of meetings...
Ultimate Piece of U.S. Shale Oil Puzzle in Place
By Gary Bourgeault
Although the U.S. government finally gave U.S. oil producer’s approval to export oil about a year ago, the lack of suitable port...
Challenges of IMO’s 0.5% Global Bunker Sulfur Cap
What has happened so far?
As most people are aware, the IMO voted in its 70th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (last week...
Ships’ Demolition Market Picks Up Pace
With oversupply a decisive factor in determining freight rates, the demolition market for older vessels is proving to be a major factor towards the...
AMP Merges with Sono Shipping
Asia Maritime Pacific and Sono Shipping are pleased to announce that, as of 7th December 2016, they have merged their operations. The two entities...
What do You do About a Ship Adrift?
The Idea :
What actions an experienced team/organisation should take if a ship from a fleet goes adrift due to complete engine failure. Share your...
[Watch] How One Important Support Works
A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them. Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such...
New Standards for Crew Competence Set by RINA
The 9th Annual Crew Conference was held on November 22, in Manila, Philippines. The main theme for the event was the competence of seafarers. Delegates...
Cosco Inducts Largest Semi-submersible Ship
China's newest and largest semi-submersible ship, capable of carrying 100,000 tonnes of cargo, was delivered for operation on Thursday.
The ship, Xin Guang Hua, is...
Pilot, Bridge Team Working Language Issue Results in Crash
Summary
The shifting plan was discussed between the Master and the pilot and information was exchanged. The vessel’s position was agreed to be adjusted to...
Swanky New Luxury Ship
Just how swanky is the new Seabourn Encore?
Billed as one of the most upscale cruise vessels of the modern era, the new flagship for...
Bulker Ran Aground, Blocks Traffic in Parana River
On December 8, a bulk carrier “Globe Trinc” reportedly ran aground at 401 kilometer mark, Parana river.
Nabsa reports say that the vessel was...
Vessel Adrift Dangerously Close to Sandbars of English Channel
On December 7th, a general cargo ship named Sea EMS stayed afloat in the mouth of a canal, South of Fowey, the United Kingdom...
Reduce in Fuel Consumption and Emissions by Neptune Lines
The Finnish Neptune Line company has a reputation for fast and on-time deliveries. The line has always kept in mind the company’s fleet of...
How Big Data Can Help in IMO’s Sulphur Cap?
Big data can ensure global enforcement of the IMO’s requirements for sulphur emissions
In the wake of the IMO’s requirements for a substantial reduction in...
Dive Right into History in Davenport
What’s at the bottom of the deep blue sea? “Odyssey’s Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure,” an exhibit at Putnam Museum, will help answer that question.
“We’ve...
Row Erupts Over Ship-to-ship Oil Transfer
A row has erupted over claims that controversial ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth are essential to help pay for a £25 million...
The Importance of US LNG Exports to Europe – Analysis
By Valerio Dalla Torre di Sanguinetto
Following the results of the US presidential race, Europe must come to a hard realization: it is entering an...
Idle Box Ship Capacity “Stubbornly High”
Alphaliner in its latest weekly report says that idle capacity within the above 500 TEU container ship fleet is still "stubbornly high," with data...
