EU Ship Recycling Regulations To Impact Residual Values

According to a Seatrade Maritime News report, Dr Anil Sharma, founder, and CEO of GMS, the world’s largest cash buyer of end-of-life ships, warned that Shipping’s capital providers should take a close look at...

[FAQ] How & Why Is HFO Disastrous?

Heavy Fuel Oil has been in the news again over the past 8 days since a Japanese bulk freight carrier on the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius started leaking Heavy...

Unified Public Health Action the Key To Reopen Safely, Says Dr. Fauci

Dr. Fauci underlined the basics to stopping pandemics. The immunologist says nobody should be exempted from the basic rules not even youngsters who aren't that susceptible. A unified following of the public health...

Shipping Industry To Demonstrate Green Credentials With Evidence

At present it is essential that most companies need to evidence their care for the environment. Anyone in the supply chain need to show tangible proof which can be used to then further...

How The World Is Preparing To Roll-out the COVID19 Vaccine?

The world is facing a huge logistical challenge as countries prepare to roll out vaccines. To be immune from the pandemic we need billions of doses of several types of vaccines. There are...

Mauritius Plans To Scuttle Wrecked Giant Bulker Amidst Warnings

  Mauritius to scuttle the oil-spill tanker that ran aground off its shores. Nagashiki Shipping, apologised for the incident and will support the crew and their families. Two ship’s officers were arrested overnight on...

Panama Canal Shipping Out From Pandemic Lows

  Panama Canal Shipping rebounds in hopeful sign for global trade. Total transits through the waterway was 845 in June and rose to 933 in July, while August numbers till date show further improvement.  ...

[Watch] Benefits of Digital Classification & Statutory Certificates

Lloyd's Register published a video that explains the benefits of digital classification and statutory certificates. It also explains how they can be viewed and verified for authenticity. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

FOBAS Warns of Excess Water Content in Fuel Oil

FOBAS reports excess water content in Zona Comun bunkers. RMG 380 samples had water content of 0.85-2.00% vlv, compared with the 0.50% vlv specification limit. The water appears to be fresh, rather than...

Panamax Bulk Carrier Onboard Fire

Panamax bulk carrier issued a distress signal in the morning Aug 19 in Arabian sea E of Socotra, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Bulk carrier FANEROMENI issued a distress signal in the morning Aug 19, in...