Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Alliance, will Use it for Ship Registry
According to a recent report published in CoinGeek, the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen, has signed a declaration pledging to a partnership on blockchain development with 22 other European...
GAC Greece Joins Green Award Foundation
GAC Greece has announced that they have joined the Green Award Foundation’s latest scheme which underlines commitment to environmental issues.
Under the scheme, GA-certified ships that use GAC's ship agency services at Greek...
VLCC Maran Aphrodite Carrying Diesel Changes Destination for Third Time
New-build VLCC Maran Aphrodite, which is carrying a 200,000 metric ton diesel cargo from Asia, has changed its final destination for the third time, according to Reuters ship-tracking data.
The ship was originally calling on Rotterdam before...
Healthy Volumes But Rates Lagging
In general, healthy VLCC cargo volumes for most routes were seen last week.
Increased modern tonnage ballasting East/West, speculating on future Americas/East cargoes, diminished the supply of tonnage in the MEG and West Africa regions,...
POSEIDON Marine Supplies will Reward Green Award Certified Ships
The POSEIDON Marine Supplies has decided to join the Green Award scheme to encourage safety improvement in shipping and offer discounts on its services and products.
Green Award Scheme
The Green Award scheme is open for...
FueLNG Orders Southeast Asia’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel
A joint venture has been initiated between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. and Shell Eastern Petroleum to construct the first LNG bunkering vessel in Southeast Asia.
FueLNG
FueLNG is the first LNG bunkering vessel in Southeast...
Maqta Gateway Employs Self-developed Blockchain Tech
The Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, will be the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain technology – Silsal. It is an unique combination of blockchain technology and...
Tanker Breaks Down in Outer Hebrides
On June 6, a tanker loaded with gas oil broke down off the Outer Hebridean island due to gearbox failure.
What happened?
The 420 foot tanker ‘Levoli Black’ carrying a payload of gas oil broke down...
Bimco Urges IMO to Harmonise Digital Data Reporting
BIMCO attends the 42nd session of the IMO’s Committee on Facilitation Committee (FAL 42), which will be held in London from 5 to 8 June 2018.
This IMO's Facilitation Committee works towards making port calls,...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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