EVER Mega Boxship Troubled In Strong Wind

An Ultra Large Container Vessel broke off her moorings in the evening Feb 6 at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, in strong wind, reports Maritime Bulletin.  Still holding...

How AI Is Automating Navigating Systems?

AI will bring considerable benefits to ship navigation. For AI to be effective, it needs to pass the Turing test to demonstrate the...

Excess Bunker Claims Garner Penalties and Criminal Proceedings

A recent news article published in the standard club states that fines for excess bunker in Turkiye. Excess bunker claims The club has seen an increase...

Stronger Collaboration Essential On Origin Of COVID-19

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is seen on a screen during a news conference held via video link, following the closing session of the...

Energy Sector’s Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down

The energy sector's bull run shows no signs of slowing down. The energy sector's favorite benchmark, Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), is...

EU Beginning To Grasp Realities Of Shipping

The recent proposal by MEP Peter Liese to update Amendment 9 of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) draft. This recognition that often...

Moderna Vaccine Receives Complete Validation From CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director has signed off on the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) complete approval of...

Carnival Cruise Line Looks To Retire 2 More Oldest Vessels

Continuing with the plan to shed older and less productive tonnage, Carnival Cruise Line announced plans to retire its two oldest cruise ships. Dating...

Asia-Europe Container Rates Uncertain

Ocean carriers fear that fiscal policies designed to stem inflationary pressures in Europe will weaken consumer appetite for non-essential goods, and are preparing...

Dicey Tanker Rates, Analysts Slash Rate Forecasts

How low can tankers go? Analysts slash rate forecasts (again), writes Greg Miller for Freight Waves. Tanker rates dicey Tanker owner: Light at end of tunnel...