Shell Marine Can Bring Down 58% Lubricant Cost, Says ICON Line
Shell marine Medium-speed engine oil brings ICON Line 58% cost savings, says a press release published on their website.
Clear evidence as cost saver
Shell Marine has provided clear evidence of the cost savings available when...
USCG 2020 Compliance Guidelines Updated To Validate Scrubber Approvals
With the tough new limits on the sulfur content of marine fuels is only a month and a half away, the U.S. Coast Guard released on November 18, 2019, an update to its “Guidelines...
Carbon Pricing Cannot Be Denied Anymore!
According to Seatrade Maritime News report, though the price of carbon has always been too low agreed, carbon pricing will come in the near future and the price will be set globally for all...
Loss of Water Engine Shutdown Leads To Bulk Carrier Grounding: Part II
The safety issues identified during the investigation of the grounding of the mini cape-size dry bulk carrier, Orient Centaur, are listed in the findings and safety issues and actions section of the ATSB report.
In...
Baltic Index Records 4-1/2 Months High in Capesize Rates
According to an article published in Reuters, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, recorded its biggest daily percentage jump.
This jump in percentage comes in...
ABB Enables Emissions-free Berthing for Corsica Linea Ferries
Using ABB's shore connection technology, three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution.
The ferries will use electricity for power at berth instead of using diesel-fueled auxiliary engines.
The three vessels...
MAN Unveils Novel Hybrid-propulsion Tug Design at Europort
According to an article published in Riviera Maritime Media, MAN Energy Solutions developed an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a harbor tug designed by Robert Allan for environmental port operations.
A novel tug concept design
A...
Cargo Ship Capsize with 14,000 Sheep
Rescuers are scrambling to save thousands of sheep trapped after a large cargo ship overturned in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania, reports BBC.
Cargo ship capsized
The Queen Hind capsized on Sunday after...
Drewry Plans To Launch BAF Based on LSFO
Drewry will launch the first Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) reference price based on low-sulphur fuel.
It will assist shipowners to cover the additional cost of the cleaner, low-sulphur fuel, as the sulphur cap...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 47, 2019
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 47th week of this year. The report dated 22nd November 2019 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...