Along the Houston Ship Channel, a 52-mile waterway that spills into the Gulf of Mexico, giant vessels cruise beneath the blazing summer sun; Rusty tankers fill their holds with Texas specialties: refined oil products,...

TANKER REPORT VLCC Despite good volumes of enquiry, rates eased for eastbound 270,000-ton cargoes. The rate for China discharge eased paying WS 50 with South Korea and Japan at WS 47 although later in the week...

Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) to NYK Line and Japan Marine United (JMU)...

The Clean Tankers market shows a modest sign of recovery as refineries in North Asia ramp up output after recent turnarounds. However, the Asian dirty tankers market is expected to be subdued in the...

On 23 June 2018, a collision occurred between a tanker and the jetty in the Port of Rotterdam - Europe’s biggest seaport, resulting in a heavy fuel oil (HFO) spill. What happened? The tanker and...

The Pope has brought the attention by highlighting the plight of merchant seamen and fishermen who may face dismal working conditions and be kept from going ashore when their ships dock in foreign ports. What...

In a conscious effort to protect whales and cut ship emission, the government of California has taken a stringent measure in implementing its Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program and establishes voluntary vessel...

Few years ago, Tom Escher began an alternative for fossil fuel free ship and was unsuccessful in his endeavours. Hydrogen fuel cell ferry However, his dreams have come true on July 4 when the California Air...

2020 sulphur cap is nearing and shipowners are having a tough time. IBIA submit a set of practical guidelines to ISWG. The guidelines will help in tackling issues like the use of...

Introduction The demand for low sulphur fuel oil has steadily increased over the years, concurrent with the changing and more stringent requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) concerning...