Survey Shows VLSFO Fuel Switch ‘Not Easy’
In a survey carried out by BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO, respondents said that LSFO had been de-bunkered as a consequence of 0.50% sulphur fuel oil properties.
The survey focused on the incidence...
Synergy’s ‘SMARTShip’ System To Manage Norden Tankers
Synergy Group and D.S. NORDEN have formed a new joint venture.
The association is to handle the technical management of NORDEN’s owned tanker vessels.
Norden Synergy Ship Management (NSSM) is a 50/50 joint...
70% Reduction in Port Charges To Boost Cruise Tourism
According to a Ship Technology report, The Ministry of Shipping in India has changed tariff rates for the cruise vessels in a bid to support domestic cruise tourism amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
70% port charges...
Mauritius Bulker Complies with IMO’s Conventions, Defends Panama Ship Registry
Panama Ship Registry defends its reputation after Mauritius bunker spill.
Bulk carrier Wakashio spilled around 1,000 mt of bunker fuel before breaking apart.
Bulker by all means complies with the International Conventions established...
Mauritius Incident Proves Global Shipping Need Changes: Richard Branson
In a major development, Virgin Group Founder and strong advocate for ocean sustainability, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, expressed his sorrow and solidarity for the unfolding environmental situation on the Indian Ocean, Island of Mauritius...
Satellite Images Show Mauritius Ship Towed Towards Antarctica
An overhead satellite image taken on Wednesday 19 August at 7.39 am shows Wakashio wreck being towed out to sea in the direction of Antarctica.
Based on the satellite imagery, it is clear that...
Chemical Tanker Allegedly Hijacked But Situation Unclear
According an article published in the Maritime Bulletin, a chemical tanker AEGEAN II allegedly was boarded and hijacked by armed men in Somalia waters on Aug 19. The tanker was en route from UAE...
COVID19 Risks from Food Packaging
The world is worried about food-related pandemic cases.
As traces of the coronavirus were reportedly found on packaging in China recently, on consignments of frozen shrimp and frozen chicken wings from South America....
How Cities Favour Pandemic Carrying Animal Growth
According to a BBC News report written by BBC Environment Correspondent, Helen Briggs, Scientists have warned that turning wild spaces into farmland and cities has created more opportunities for animal diseases to cross into...
3-Week Atlantic Mission Shows Future of Robotic Maritime Operations
A UK boat has just provided an impressive demonstration of the future of robotic maritime operations.
According to a BBC News report,
the 12m Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) Maxlimer has completed a 22-day-long mission to map...