Multipurpose Sector Remains Positive As Lines Turnoff Oversized Cargo
Larger breakbulk and heavylift vessels are predicted to see an average 6% rise in their earnings this year.
Container lines ‘lose interest’ in oversized cargo.
Carrier poaching receded significantly in past months as...
Pilot Dies After Ladder Fall During Containership Boarding
According to an article published in The Maritime-Executive, a marine pilot with the Sandy Hook Pilots Association lost his life while making a transfer from his pilot boat to an inbound merchant ship.
Summary of...
‘Fuel Prices Killing Us’ Says Shipowners As Bunker Premiums Ride High!
As of last week, European bunker premiums for delivered product over its respective upstream market have risen significantly on the back of IMO 2020, despite narrowing in the past week, reports Platts.
Latest Fuel Pricing...
Seafarers Under Fear of 2020 Non-compliance Blame!
Seafarers apprehensive of being blamed for breaches of IMO 2020 regulation.
Seafarers Happiness Index survey saw an overall improvement in the index to 7.28 from 6.85.
Seafarer fear that tough inspections can get...
Global Shipping Warming Upto 2020 Fuel, Shows Flexibility
According to media reports, The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has revealed plans to enforce the low sulphur content regulation of the International Maritime Organisation, now known as IMO 2020 for ship...
[Watch] Fatal Accidents With Large Ships
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How IMO Training Recovers A Nation’s Maritime Sector?
Induction training was given for staff from Somalia’s Maritime Administration ahead of the relaunch of the country’s maritime sector, says an article published in IMO website.
Where was the training session held?
The training took place...
Key BWMS Post Commissioning Issues To Ease!
A recent joint Riviera Maritime Media/De Nora ballast water treatment webinar gave vessel owners and operators a chance to discuss their experiences with the retrofitting and operation of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS), says...
Better Ship Battery Safety To Eliminate Fire Risks, Says DNV GL
A DNV GL report findings reveals that marine battery systems will need extra safety measures to prevent fires and explosions, reports Lloyd’s List.
Need for training process
Specialised fire prevention systems are already available but need...
[Watch] How Tons of Plastic Show Up in Remotest Antarctica!
Scientists are surprised by the amount of plastic they have found in such an untouched area of the planet, reports Sky News.
Every litre of Antarctic seawater
Hundreds of pieces of plastic have been found in...