Luxury Cruise Ship Builder Struggles To Stay Afloat

German shipyard Meyer Werft is struggling to stay afloat due to COVID-19. The shipyard needs to save €1.2 billion over the next five...

Shell Suspends LNG Production and Cargo Loadings

LNG giant Shell suspends cargo loadings from its Prelude FLNG in Western Australia, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media. Operations suspended The Hague-based LNG...

Expert Opinion on Soya Bean Cargoes From Brazil To China

Soya beans is one of the big markets in the world with Brazil leading the race as the biggest producer followed by the...

Wärtsilä Invests in Fuel Flexibility for Sustainable Cruises

Passengers are showing more concern about the effect of cruising on the marine environment. Rules and regulations have pushed ship owners to investigate...

Tired of Overboard Losses Authorities Start Containership Inspections

AMSA is launching an inspection effort targeting cargo securing arrangements. This security arrangement will be used on container ships visiting Australian ports. It is...

Buyers of Eastern Pacific Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19

Buyers of Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19. EPS sells one vintage tanker and two bulkers.  Buyers of several low key Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS)...

[Register] Singapore Bunkering Conference Goes Virtual

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak,after consultation with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and other key stake holders the conference goes...

VLCC Grounded on Reef

VLCC WAKASHIO ran aground off Pointe Desny, southeast Mauritius, Jul 25, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? VLCC WAKASHIO ran aground off Pointe Desny, southeast Mauritius, at...

Cargo Ship Hit Rocks & Partially Sinks

  Aggregates carrier caught in rough weather, drifted towards shore and hit the rocks at Masalembu island, Indonesia, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Aggregates carrier KM DJO...

Shippers Facing Financial Losses As Poor Bunker Quality Damages Ship Engines

There are some serious ongoing challenges arising from the new cocktail of bunkers being made available on the market pos January 1, 2020. ...