Bunker Disputes Can Cost Upto $100,000/Year Per Ship
Veritas Petroleum Services produces white paper on quantity shortage prevention for bunker fuels.
Indicates an average financial loss relating to fuel delivery can be almost US $100,000 per vessel per year.
The cost...
BIMCO & ICS Launching ‘Fit for the Future’ Workforce Report
BIMCO and ICS Prepare for New Seafarer Report for ship operators, agencies and governments for crewing and training.
An industry standard resource to develop crewing and training strategies fit for the future.
The...
Out of Control Bulk Carrier Rams Pier
A bulk carrier contacted the pier during berthing maneuvering at Puerto Cortes, Honduras, on Aug 17, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier FEDERAL CARIBOU contacted pier after she went out of control during berthing maneuvering...
Tanker Carrying 1,300 mt Raw Gasoline Collide With Cargo Ship
A tanker carrying 1,300 metric tons of raw gasoline, drifted off course due to steering gear failure and collided with a cargo ship, reports DW.com.
What happened?
Two ships collided on the Rhine river in Germany....
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 33, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 33rd week of this year. The report dated 14th August 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
2020 Fuel Sulphur Change Poses Challenges To Shipping Industry
As shipping moves toward a future powered by cleaner fuels, IMO’s global sulphur cap offers some valuable lessons to ensure the safe and reliable operation of main engines.
Prior to the fuel change,...
Mauritius Disaster Fuels Outcry on Yemen Oil Tanker Action
The outcry is getting louder for UN officials to gain access to a rusting oil tanker moored off Yemen.
As already the world is awake after the environmental disaster in Mauritius and the...
COVID19 Virus Mutation Making It More Infectious But Less Deadly
Mutation of the novel coronavirus in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly.
Evidence suggests the proliferation of the D614G mutation in some parts of...
Maersk Veteran Appointed CEO of Westwood Shipping
Jack Mahoney has been named president and CEO of Westwood Shipping.
He succeeded Guy Stephenson who retired as president and CEO in 2007.
He brings a wealth of relevant experience and leadership skills...
Keel Laid for World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel
Keel-laying ceremony for the second LNG bunkering vessel has been initiated.
The second LNG bunkering vessel is owned by MOL and chartered by Total.
The first ship in this batch is chartered by...