Increasing Uncertainty Over Fuel Regulations and Trade Barriers
Container lines had a less-than stellar year in 2018 with increasing uncertainty over fuel regulations and trade barriers.
Fuel prices and US-China trade relations caused in a stumble in the trade rates.
An article published...
Demand for Modern Bulk Tonnage in Shipping Market
Greek ship owners prefer younger bulkers with respect to the dry bulk market heating up.
SnP values exhibited a soft upward trend without excluding the scenario for a bullish increase on values in...
Update on the Construction of World’s First LNG Bunker ATB
LNG bunkering options will grow in the US starting in 2020, in line with increased demand from new dual-fuel vessels entering the North American market.
ATB is under construction at VT Halter Marine...
Space Agency Collaboration for Digitalization & Autonomous Shipping Goals?
In a major development, the European Space Agency has announced earlier this month that they have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Intent involving future collaboration with the coordinators of One Sea, the industry alliance...
What’s Bothering the Pacific? Climate Change Says the IMO Chief
According to IMO Chief, Kitack Lim, the main threat to the Pacific region is climate change, says an article published in Xinhua.net
Climate Change Action Plan Collaborations
The IMO chief said that after high level collaborations,...
Unsure About Autonomous Ship Trials? Here’s What IMO Says
In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted new guidelines for autonomous ship trials, says a press release published on their website.
What is it?
According to the IMO press...
Was India Part of IMO 2020 Decision Making?
Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya on Tuesday said India will have a greater voice at International Maritime Organization (IMO) even as it is working towards complying with the IMO 2020 regulations on limiting sulphur...
Dry Spell Stimulates Innovations in Partnership
Copenhagen-based bulk carrier operator Baltnav reports that it secured a profitable 2018, which has allowed it to expand globally, reports BMTI.
New office in Brazil
With profitable 2018 Baltnav plans to open a new office in...
Leading Singapore Tanker Manager Tests Compliant Fuel Ahead of 2020
The supertanker Pu Tuo San to be filled with a new type of fuel that will meet global standards that start up in January.
The bulk of the global shipping fleet to switch...
Last Phase of 2020 Sulphur Cap Countdown Begins
International Maritime Organisation’s global 0.50% sulphur cap regulation will come into effect on January 1st 2020.
The sulphur limit in fuel oil used in ships operating outside ECAs will be reduced to 0.50%...