Proposing Regulations for Bilge Alarms 2021

According to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Consultation on the proposed cargo ships' bilge alarm regulations 2021. The consultation seeks views on the proposal to introduce legislation. Marine Accident Investigation Branch to produce a...

Baltic Index Surges to 1 Year High Over Elevated Capesize Demand

The Baltic Index surges to over 1 year high on Friday. China's businesses being reopened surges the Iron ore demand. The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk...

Biggest Singapore Marine Fuel Supplier Accused of Oil Heist

According to a Reuters report, the founder of one of Singapore’s biggest marine fuel suppliers has been charged for his involvement in a large-scale oil theft from Shell’s refinery in the city-state. What are the...

Singapore’s EMF To Expand Its Storage and Digitalize Bunker Processes

Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services has expanded its fleet of floating storage units as limited storage capacity. EMF accounts for around 9%-10% of Singapore's overall marine fuel sales volume and currently owns 19...

US President’s COVID Treatment Protocol Shows the ‘Effective Line of Treatment’

After a successful covid19 treatment at the hospital, the US President has now returned home but the urgency in knowing how his covid19 illness was treated is gaining momentum. So, here's a detailed insight...

CDC Officially Confirms COVID19 Airborne Spread After Website Glitches

CDC's new airborne transmission guideline highlights the extent of enclosed space danger in this pandemic The virus is being spread by poor ventilation in enclosed spaces and hence well lit spacious rooms are...

Perfect Storm Creates Supply Chain Misery 

Felixstowe’s vehicle booking system had caused chaos, led to carriers diverting ships. Accept bookings made via a booking template on an excel spreadsheet attached to an email. It won't take bookings to and...

VLCC the Hot Sales Candidates

Tanker prices are dropping and bargains are proving tempting for many. Vintage VLCCs are still hot sales candidates and semi-modern ships are now changing hands for the first time since Covid-19 was declared...

LR Approves New 12,000 TEU Containership As Digitally Secure

Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine has been awarded Digital Safe Security certification from Lloyd’s Register for its latest 12,000 TEU containership, Ever Forward. The containership was built by South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries...

Stena Group Eyes Shoreside Energy Storage With Recycled Batteries

Sweden’s Stena Group, is taking the next step in shipping electrification: the development of a new type of shoreside energy storage. It is similar to very large power banks, which will be essential...