1127 Kilo of Cocaine Seized From Bulker

Bulk carrier was intercepted in English Channel and taken to Dunkirk on Oct 1, by French law enforcement agency or agencies, reports Maritime Bulletin. Anti drug agency alerted Bulk carrier TRUDY was intercepted in English Channel...

Concordia Signs New Loan Terms and Conditions With Leading Banks

Concordia Maritime has entered into binding agreements with lending banks regarding new loan terms and conditions for eight of the company’s ten P-MAX vessels, says a press release published on their website. About the announcement Concordia,...

COVID-19 Cases Drop! But Not The Time To Be Careless

As Covid-19 numbers gradually improve, health experts have an urgent message: Don't get cocky and relax, reports CNN. Decrease in number of COVID cases On average, 107,312 new cases were reported each day over the past...

Windows 11 Re-Launched With a New Start Menu

Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft's computer operating system, launches worldwide on Tuesday as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, reports BBC. About its latest version Windows chief product officer Panos Panay, told the...

HSFO Supplies Tightens in Singapore, As Demand Increases

Supplies of high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) are tightening in Singapore, narrowing the discount on fuel bills secured by shipowners with scrubber-equipped tonnage. Supplies in the region are tightening because of increased demand from...

BIMCO Supports Global Remote Inspection Guidelines by IMO

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote...

Jan De Nul Group Moves Its Fleet To Castor Marine Network

  Jan De Nul Group is a leading expert in marine construction, civil engineering and environmental projects. It has moved its entire fleet of 82 vessels and jack-up barges to Castor Marine’s global VSAT...

Oil Prices Spike, Bunker Surcharges Resurface

As oil prices spike to multi-year highs of $80 a barrel, ocean carriers are preparing to dust off their bunker surcharge mechanisms to mitigate the impact. Although several carriers, including CMA CGM and...

ICS Urges for Urgent Measures To Achieve Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

The International Chamber of Shipping has submitted plans to the industry’s UN regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It details the urgent measures which governments must take to help the industry achieve net...

U.S. Coast Guard Secures Punishment for Playing with Laser pointers

The U.S. Coast Guard has been promising to prosecute anyone who aims a laser pointer at SAR aircraft and vessel crews, and it is following through. On Monday, a man from Port Angeles,...