VLCC Tanker Market Hovers, Time for A Fall!

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 47th week of this year. The report dated 20th November 2020 provides a valuable insight...

Microbes’ Mystery DNA Helps Defeat Viruses

  The new understanding of retrons’ natural function could boost efforts to put them to work, according to an article published in ScienceMag. Retrons and their...

Grieg Star Sets Up New Subsidiary To Drive Decarbonisation

A Norwegian shipping company has set up a separate company to drive its decarbonisation plans, reports Ship&Bunker. About Greig Star Grieg Edge, a subsidiary of bunker...

Covid-19 Vaccine On Its Way To America

An article published in BBC news says first Americans to receive a Covid-19 vaccine could get it as soon as 11 December, according to...

Bunker Claim Case in Singapore Challenges Traders Risk Exposures

A claim case currently being heard at a Singapore court is seeking to challenge conventional understanding of the risk exposure for suppliers and intermediaries. ...

DNA Tracing Technology To Ensure Quality Marine Fuels

Using chemical tags to trace fuels will facilitate industry adoption of environmentally sustainable fuels. Experts agreed during Riviera’s Biofuels: entering the maritime fuel...

[Answer] How To Carry Out STS Transfers Safely?

Ship to ship (STS) transfer is the transfer of crude oil, petroleum products, liquid bulk chemicals and liquefied gas between sea-going tankers. However, in...

Vroon Bags Ship-management Contract With Jisco Marine

Dutch outfit Vroon, via Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Singapore, has secured a ship management contract with Brunei owner Jisco Marine for the 2019-built accomodation...

Cargo Carrier Contracts Slip Amid Surging Demand Spike

Carriers are finding spurious reasons to refuse the release of equipment at depots in China, in addition to rolling contracted containers without notice. ...

Week 47 Bulk Report Witnesses A ‘Resistant’ Capesize Market

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 47th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...