Shipowners, ICS Calls for More Emission Reduction Efforts
Representatives from the shipping industry met the previous week to discuss on priorities of the global shipowners’ association, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), reports Safety4Sea.
What went into the discussions?
Although the meeting was overshadowed by...
Rivals Ride Rising Rates as Lloyd’s Relinquishes Some Ship Insurance
Premiums for marine insurance are increasing after a surge in catastrophe losses in the past two years.
Global marine insurance premiums totalled $28.5 billion in 2017 and Asia Pacific and North American insurers...
MPA Updated Pollution Prevention Guidelines in Singapore
Recently, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a circular updating its guidelines for preventing oil spills during bunkering operations, says an article published in Platts.
The Updated Guidelines
As part of the guidelines,...
CMA CMG’s Containerships Pioneers Second LNG Powered Ship
CMA CGM’s owned company Containerships has introduced its second LNG-powered ship Polarto optimize its Baltic service, says an article published in The Medi Telegraph.
Enhanced dimensions and high ice class
The dimensions and the high ice...
GAIL Hires LNG Carrier from Mitsui
Japan’s shipping giant Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K Lines has signed a short-term charter agreement for a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) carrier with state-run natural gas firm GAIL India, reports The Hindu BusinessLine.
Details on the agreement
Japan’s...
Abundant Oil Supply Prevented $140/b Spike After Ship Attacks
The G20 energy and environment meetings in Japan was dominated by talk regarding ship attacks and concerns about oil supply security.
Saudi Arabia's energy minister has called for a "rapid and decisive response"...
2020 Fuel Regulations – Importance of BDN and Fuel Quality To Suppliers
Following the occurrence of multiple fuel oil contamination cases from Houston and other ports, Intertanko and other agencies raised this issue with MEPC. Viswa Lab in its latest technical update briefs about the counter...
Dirtiest Tricks Played by Passengers Onboard Ship Revealed!
Cruise ship passengers play dirty tricks to get ahead to other passengers when it comes to disembarking from the cruise ship.
A quirky passenger asked crew members whether an ice cream machine will be...
Why Carnival Cruise Can’t Catch a Break in Europe?
Carnival Cruises is facing a lot of global issues that have led to a decrease in its market shares.
The company has slashed its full-year guidance from $4.35-$4.55 earnings-per-share to $4.25-$4.35 EPS.
The...
Cruise Ship Bosses Promise ‘Sustainable’ Tourism in Bruges After Crackdown!
An increasing number of cruise ship companies have pledged to offer sustainable tourism after officials in Bruges announced a cap.
Firms forced to switch up their sailing schedules so they moor in the week,...