Coronavirus Pandemic Slashes Carbon Emissions
Low demand for electricity and weak industrial output looks likely to dent emissions of the world’s biggest polluter.
The reduction in emissions is mostly a result of lower output from oil refineries and...
Capesize Market on a Decline Due To Rio Carnival
According to an article published in FIS, capesize paper market continued its positive run on Thursday, amid limited physical market activity.
Key drivers
The main driver for recent rising Capesize, the Pacific market had failed...
Malta: The Future of Ship Management
Stephan Piazza highlighted the Maltese shipping cluster and challenges the country is ready to take on in order to sustain its growth.
Malta Freeport is flourishing, having handled a record 3.31 million TEUs...
ICS Joins With Nigeria To Curb Attacks on Ships Crews
The number of kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea has increased by more than 50%.
20 crew members were kidnapped from the MT Duke on 15 December last year.
Over 90% of global...
Severely Reduced Visibility Caused Collision
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released the investigation report into the collision between ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon and moored yacht Greylag.
Summary of the incident
On Sunday 21 October 2018 at 0811, the roll-on...
ClassNK Opts Wind Propulsion To Achieve Decarbonisation
ClassNK joins the International Windship Association.
ClassNK is the second classification society to become a member of IWSA joining Bureau Veritas.
ClassNK has been developing necessary standards to ensure the safety and soundness...
[Watch] Underwater Ship Construction
Watch in video how underwater ship construction works are carried out.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...
Scrubber Usage on the Rise! Bans Does Not Seem To Block!
Shippers opt to use scrubbers to reduce fuel costs when compared to other methods.
After IMO 2020 sulphur cap implementation LSFO prices keeps soaring.
Shippers who adopted using LSFO are currently rushing to...
IMO Guidelines To Minimize Risks of Coronavirus
IMO issues Circular Letter No.4203 and Circular Letter No.4204 highlighting precautions to be taken to minimize risks following the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus.
IMO Secretary-General advises Flag State authorities, port State authorities and...
China Takes Additional Steps To Combat Ship Pollution
China to apply ship pollution prevention measures.
Operators should be aware of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships.
Owners/Operators should also be aware...