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. ...

Climate TRACE Coalition To Track Real-time GHG Emissions

Nine nonprofits, tech companies, and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore announce ‘Climate TRACE’ coalition. The aim of this coalition is to build...

Former BP Manager Convicted in a $4 Million Bribery Case

A BP Ex-Manager and his co-conspirator, a local Singapore businessman have been found guilty in $4 million Singapore bribery scheme. The BP manager...

Collision Risk in Underestimating Vessel Speed & Range

MAIB reports the investigation of a near miss accident between the ro-ro ferry Stena Superfast VII and the Royal Navy submarine. Summary of the incident  At...

GAC To Expand Their Operational Footprint in Belgium

GAC announced that it has acquired the port agency business of Ahlers Belgium. This is touted as a move allowing it to expand...