UAE Inquiries for Marine Fuel Spike
Numerous inquiries for marine fuel supplies in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Fujairah oil hub are increasing as shippers are trying to avoid loading tainted fuel oil that has clogged and damaged ship engines...
Coal Ship Sinks in Aceh Waters Due to High Tides
On July 30, a barge loaded with coal submerged in the waters of Aceh Besar district after it was slammed by rough waves.
What happened?
The barge ‘TB Marina’ loaded with 7,000 tons of coal was...
Swedish Coast Guard Works to Clean Up 14,000-litre Oil Spill
On July 30, Swedish coast guards are working to clear up an oil spill that was caused by heavy winds after a large freight ship ran aground off the country's southeastern coast.
What happened?
On July...
LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet Hits 18 Mark
The LNG bunker vessel has hit yet another significant milestone by reaching 18 mark and there are 6 such vessels in service and a further 12 on order.
LNG STS bunkering
The LNG ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering...
[Watch] A Special Module Carrier Breaks the Ice
Red Box Energy Services' Polar Class Module Transportation Vessel AUDAX. The AUDAX and its sister vessel PUGNAX are currently the only two transport deck carriers in the world that can transport cargo in the...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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Houston Fuels De-bunkered in Singapore Showing up in Singapore Bunker Supply Chain?
Technical Update 2018/7/26
Viswa Lab has received four cases of machinery problems with heavy fuel that were bunkered in Singapore in late May and June. There were two suppliers who supplied these fuels.
The vessels experienced...
Virtual Ship Visits using VR from MOL
A new vessel View VR, a virtual reality system that allows for virtual ship visits, based on technology developed by NURVE was introduced by The TOKYO -Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
In addition, a vessel's structure...
Global Shipping Charter Rates and Asset Values Continue to Strengthen
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL), a containership charter owner, announced today its unaudited results for the three months and six months ending on June 30, 2018.
Second Quarter and Year To Date Highlights
Reported operating...
West Africa: Cargo Fines
Bulk vessel that are trading in West African countries, especially in countries such as Benin, Togo and the Ivory Coast are increasing custom fines due to discrepancy between quantities manifested and the final stevedores’...