Fujairah Sets the Pace With IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel Sales
According to an Argus Media report, marine fuels compliant with the upcoming sulphur emissions regulations are being traded in the Mideast Gulf bunkering hub of Fujairah.
Shipping firms bought small amounts of 0.5pc marine...
No Scrubbers Wastewater, No HSFO in Chinese Waters
According to an article published in Splash 247, China’s Ministry of Transport has issued a draft plan for measures to deal with the 2020 IMO sulphur cap, five months before the implementation of the...
Maersk Parent Company Steps into Renewable Energy Industry
According to an article published in Reuters, Maersk' parent company A.P. Moller, as it's first move away from the shipping and oil industry, will acquire the Danish wind turbine supplier KK Group.
First step into...
[Watch] MSC Gulsun World’s First 24K Mega Container Ship
Samsung Heavy Industries delivered the largest containership to the Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) from South Korea. The vessel is the first of the six 23,000 TEU-class vessels that MSC ordered in 2017.
The vessel is named 'MSC...
Revised IMO Guidelines for Winches and Lifting Equipment
MSC revised the guidelines for developing deck machinery requirements, while Damen expanded its hydraulic system portfolio, reports Riviera Maritime Media.
Revision approved by MSC
Mandatory guidance and functional requirements covering deck machinery and lifesaving equipment are...
Will Not Enforce IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap on Domestic Fleet?
Indonesia will not enforce new low-sulphur marine fuel rule on its domestic shipping fleet.
High cost to comply with the new rules is the reason for Indonesian-flagged vessels to continue with HSFO in...
Scrubber Fitted Tanker Fleet Too Large To Gain Advantage
Seascope’s estimate of scrubber-equipped VLCCs in mid-2020 equates to a quarter of the VLCC fleet.
124 VLCCs are estimated to be retrofitted with scrubbers in 2019 or 2020, on top of the 50...
‘Nirefs’ Sold by Diana Shipping Inc.
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced a MoU to sell the 2001-built vessel “Nirefs”.
The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor...
“One MOL Safety Campaign” Launched by MOL
MOL launches “One MOL Safety Campaign” for 2019, which aims at safety at work.
There will be frequent discussions with the seafarers for safe operation on the front line and safety reinforcement among...
Sea Trials for Yamal LNG Arctic Vessels
Arc7-classed tankers ordered for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant Yamal LNG in Russia's Arctic north are undergoing sea trials.
The tankers are part of a 15-strong fleet ordered by LNG companies...