ClassNK Opts Wind Propulsion To Achieve Decarbonisation
ClassNK joins the International Windship Association.
ClassNK is the second classification society to become a member of IWSA joining Bureau Veritas.
ClassNK has been developing necessary standards to ensure the safety and soundness...
[Watch] Underwater Ship Construction
Watch in video how underwater ship construction works are carried out.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...
Scrubber Usage on the Rise! Bans Does Not Seem To Block!
Shippers opt to use scrubbers to reduce fuel costs when compared to other methods.
After IMO 2020 sulphur cap implementation LSFO prices keeps soaring.
Shippers who adopted using LSFO are currently rushing to...
IMO Guidelines To Minimize Risks of Coronavirus
IMO issues Circular Letter No.4203 and Circular Letter No.4204 highlighting precautions to be taken to minimize risks following the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus.
IMO Secretary-General advises Flag State authorities, port State authorities and...
China Takes Additional Steps To Combat Ship Pollution
China to apply ship pollution prevention measures.
Operators should be aware of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships.
Owners/Operators should also be aware...
A Visual Guide To the Coronavirus Outbreak
"New coronavirus", the fast spreading virus has infected thousands of Chinese citizens and has now stretched to about 30 countries.
It has claimed more than 2,000 lives so far and more than the...
Higher Rates for Smaller Vessels Push Baltic Index Up by 9 Points
Higher rates for smaller vessels lift Baltic index.
Baltic Index rose 9 points to 506 points.
The panamax index climbed 24 points, or 3%, to 811 points, its highest since Jan. 21.
The...
Fire Onboard Cargo Ship Shortly After Leaving Port!
Ro-ro cargo ship fire off Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The ship with vehicles and other cargo on board was bound for Cadiz Spain.
Fire was taken under control and the ship was taken...
Gunshots Fired at Containership!
Gun shots were fired at the containership Irenes Resolve enroute Algeciras in Spain.
The incident happened within 26 hours of kidnapping of crew members from another tanker, Alpine Penelope.
The attackers on a...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 8, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 8th week of this year. The report dated 21st February 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...