World Tanker Market Sees Possible Rate Hikes

Fledgling demand will have a major impact on total volumes needed, while global oil and petrochemical production is expected to increase slightly. The current roller-coaster situation in oil, gas and commodities in general,...

Trawler Evacuated & Moored To Fight Fire

A fire erupted on board of Russian reefer trawler KAMCHATKA HARVEST south of Tongyeong port, east coast of South Korea, in the afternoon Oct 28, shortly after trawler left Tongyeong, and was sailing in...

World’s First LPG Dual-Fuel Engine Vessel To Join The Fleet

In a press release by MAN Energy Solutions, MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, has announced the successful conversion of the main engine aboard the LPG carrier, ‘BW Gemini’, from a MAN B&W...

Lesser LNG Prices Spur Demand for Cleaner Fuels

Globally, LNG is expected to account for 10 per cent of overall marine fuel mix by 2030, up from less than 0.1 per cent last year. The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel...

IMO To Ensure Vessels Cybersecurity Compliant From 2021

Starting January 2021, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires vessels to be cybersecurity compliant in international waters and everywhere they go in the world. Flag states will ultimately be in charge of putting in place...

IMO Virtual Meet Decides on 100% Decarbonisation After 2050

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for the existing global fleet. It agreed by an overwhelming number of governments from across the world after...

Eastern Pacific Inks 15-year VLEC Charter Deal

Singapore based Eastern Pacific Shipping wins dual fuelled ethane carrier deal as US-China trades rise, reports Lloyd’s List. Ethane carrier deal EASTERN Pacific, the Singapore-based shipmanagement company won a bid to build and operate four VLECs. The...

[Watch] The Next Gen Automated Vacuum Mooring Solution

Cavotec launches its next generation automated vacuum mooring solution, MoorMaster NxG, says a press release published on their website. Reduce fuel consumption Shipping companies and ports worldwide can now make every minute matter.  With a simpler and...

Containership Damaged After Contacting Kiel Canal

Container ship contacted the wall of New Northern Lock while entering the Kiel Canal, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Container ship contacted the wall of New Northern Lock while entering the Kiel Canal at around...

Tanker Captain Gives It Back To Hijackers

According to a R&R Magazine report, the captain of the tanker had a "perfect response" to the suspected hijackers, who might seek asylum in the UK. What happened? “A Spanish boat put the headlights on the...