Dwindling Demand for LSFO in Asian Fuel Market

Tight supply of low sulfur fuel oil in South Korea has caused refiners to hold off concluding term bunker fuel contracts for the...

[Watch] New Cruise Rules To Control Virus Outbreak Onboard

No proper international rules have not been established to handle infectious diseases on cruise ships, says Japan's Foreign Ministry. The ministry came up...

[Watch] IMO Stands By Mauritius Oil Spill ‘Like Skin Cream’ Statement

In a major development, the IMO has said that the Mauritius Oil Spill appears just like a skin cream and isn't a major threat,...

China Lifts Foreign Crew Recruitment Ban

The Chinese government is formerly lifting crew change bans at ports.  As many as 10 Ports are open for new recruitments based on...

Baltic Index Falls Mirroring Capesize Dip

According to a Reuters report, The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, fell for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday. Baltic sea freight index The Baltic...

Global Container Shipping Industry at Top With High Freight Rates

Fitch Ratings-London-12 October 2020: Spot container freight rates have increased in recent months, driven by shipping companies' supply discipline. This is despite a...

Paradise Island’s Treasure Trove

New Guinea has the highest plant diversity of any island in the world, botanists have discovered. The first full inventory of plants on...

[Watch] Smarter Solutions To Keep Quay Walls Off Corrosion

Without protection, a submerged steel surface will gradually corrode. That is why steel quay walls are generally fitted with sacrificial anodes, which draw...

Cargo Ship Collision

Maritime Bulletin reports of a cargo ship collision with fishing boat off Yeosu, Korea. Cargo vessel collision General cargo ship WIN HERO collided with 5-ton fishing...

[Watch] Drone Ships Point To A Greener Maritime Future

  Drone technology is being used within the shipping industry, in an effort to make sea travel safer, less expensive and more environmentally friendly. ...