New Rules Drive Essential Work in Gibdock’s Direction
According to Gibdock, the need for ship owners to comply with new rules on environmental responsibility should not disguise the fact that choosing the right repair facility is a critical commercial decision.
Move to curb...
FueLNG Orders Singapore’s First LNG Bunker Vessel
The company FueLNG has placed an order for a US$37.5M, 7,500 m3 gas carrier that will be Singapore’s and southeast Asia’s first LNG Bunker Vessel (LNGBV).
The ship has been planned to be built...
Cosco Shipping to Test Mitsubishi Scrubber
The COSCO shipping company is gearing up it vessel to host a pilot installation of a new scrubber technology developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Makes use of limited space
The rectangular funnel known as ‘Active...
Plastic Straws and Cutlery Banned on Fred. Olsen Vessels
In a move that was welcomed by all, UK-based operator Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has banned plastic straws and cutlery onboard its cruise ships.
Reduce waste
The company had initiated the ban onboard its four cruise...
Sex and the City: A Global Revolution
Japanese voice-over actress Yūko Nagashima was a little worried when she first took on the job of providing Carrie Bradshaw’s voice in dubbed versions of the US television phenomenon Sex and the City.
Now,...
[Watch] Pacific ‘Garbage Patch’ Even Worse than Feared
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the largest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet, contains even more debris than scientists had feared according to new research.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
Impact of Fuel Choices on Boiler and Burner Operation
Alfa Laval is a leading marine provider of boiler technology, combustion technology and solutions for environmental compliance. Today the company has released a new white paper that explores the impact of fuel choices on...
OPINION: The Scrubber Decision – Wildebeest of Serengeti
I am sure you would have seen documentaries and videos of Serengeti Park where literally thousands of Wildebeest will be gathered in one place, usually near a source of water and they will be...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
Tanker Report
VLCC
Rates in the ME Gulf to China remained steady at around WS 49. A trip to Japan was covered at WS 47.75 while a shorter run to Singapore reportedly got fixed at WS...
[Watch] BSM is a Strong Partner for the Greek Shipping Industry
In a news report on its website, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) highlights its latest announcement given at the hospitality event entitled ‘The future of shipmanagement’. The event in Athens was co-organized by MariApps Marine...