Hapag-Lloyd’s Converted LNG Boxship Completes Another Bunkering Operation

Hapag-Lloyd’s converted containership completes another LNG bunkering operation in the Dutch port of Rotterdam, reports LNG Prime. LNG bunkering Hapag-Lloyd’s converted containership Brussels Express has completed another LNG bunkering operation in the Dutch port of Rotterdam. According...

LNG Operator Marks 100th Ship Reloading Operation

French LNG terminal operator Elengy celebrates the 100th ship reloading operation performed at its terminals with the latest cargo at Fos Cavaou, says an article published in Offshore Energy. 100th ship reloading Elengy’s Fos Cavaou terminal...

Low Viscosity Distillate Fuels, Alerts Viswa Lab

Viswa Group in it’s recent technical update, alerts about identifying 7 LSMGO samples with low viscosity distillate fuels in US ports. LSMGO samples Viswa has received 7 LSMGO (Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil) samples from bunkering...

Ship Registry Confirms Investigation Into Beaching of Cargo Ship

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has confirmed it's carrying out a preliminary investigation into the beaching of a cargo ship at Cranstal, says an article published on afloat website.  Investigation on behalf of the...

Wärtsilä Swappable Battery Containers Enable Zero Emission Shipping

The technology group Wärtsilä has developed and delivered a mobile battery container solution that will enable inland waterway vessels to operate with zero emissions, says an article published on their website.  Order placed by ZES The...

INTERTANKO Guidelines for Seafarers Protection From COVID-19

In a recent report, Intertanko outlines the plans and procedures to be put in place to prepare a ship for shore personnel to come on board and to protect seafarers from the dangers posed...

World’s First Dual-Fuel VLCC Starts Sea Trial

The world's first very large crude carrier (VLCC) capable of running on both LNG and diesel has started sea trials off the coast of China, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), the company that built...

Safety Guidelines on Gangway System

The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) shared guidance on design considerations for the gangway landing areas on ships and the gangway system for terminals, discussing different gangway types and configurations...

Saudis Reduce Oil Prices To Gain Asian Orders

Oil extended losses after Saudi Arabia slashed crude prices for Asian buyers. It is raising the prospect of fierce competition among sellers as the resurgence of Covid-19 continues to cloud the demand outlook. A...

Moving Cars Across the Ocean Reaches An All-time High of 13 Years

The cost of moving cars across the ocean is surging says a says a Bloomberg news report by Alex Longley and Damian Shepherd. Car Carriers fetch highest rates Vessels that carry autos and industrial machinery fetched...