ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) Stores the First IMO GBS Ship Construction Files of NACKS-built...
ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) has stored the first Ship Construction Files (SCF) complying with IMO Global Based Standards (GBS) for the NACKS-built 311,000 DWT VLCC delivered on 26 October 2018, managed by MOL Tankship...
Diana Sells Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel for $7.45 Million
Diana Shipping signs agreement to sell Alcyon by January 7, 2019 at US$7.45 million.
The new time charter rate is US$8,550 per day with m/v Clio.
The US$7,000 per day m/v Oceanis time...
IMO 2020: Bunker Flow Rate Increases But Port Call Lengthens
A technology expert has issued a warning that ports need to be prepared for longer ship waiting times and to invest in new infrastructure as a result of the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
Six New Tugs of Master Marine
Master Marine is building six new tugs of 67’x28′, says Ken Hocke in his article for WorkBoat.
What is in the contract?
Master Marine Inc. has signed a contract to build six 67’x28′, Subchapter M-compliant towboats...
Pirates Fire on LNG Carrier
On November 6, an LNG tanker was attacked by pirates who proceeded to chase and fire at the tanker.
What happened?
The LNG tanker was proceeding towards Bight of Bonny, Nigeria when it was attacked by...
TOTE and MAN Celebrate ME-GI Milestone
On the third in-service anniversary of MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke marine engine, US ship owner and pioneering engine user Tote Inc reflects on an LNG landmark.
Dual-fuel newbuild
The pristine waters of Puerto Rico...
[Watch] 122 Year Old British Shipwreck Found
Archaeologists have uncovered the buried remains of a British ship that ran aground on a beach in Brazil after typhoon winds destroyed it more than 120 years ago.
The wreckage has been identified as The...
How Artificial Intelligence and Lasers Could Make the Seas Safer
Companies are making heavy investments in autonomous robots to study uncharted shallow waters.
Bathymetric LiDAR by Quantum Spatial, penetrates the water and maps the seabed floor.
The Katfish torpedo is towed behind...
Marine Fuel Limits to Renew Quality Premiums: Par
"Tougher global marine fuel requirements could shift refinery crude buying back to quality concerns instead of logistical advantages", Par Petroleum chief executive Joseph Israel reportedly told Argus Media.
Refiners to become sensitive?
Improving pipeline logistics and...
Diana Announces the Sale of a Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel
Diane Shipping Inc to sell vessel “Triton” for a whopping US$7.35 million.
Combined carrying capacity of their fleet, including the Triton remains 5.8 million dwt.
The average age of the fleet will be 9.21...