[Watch] 2 Ships Sunk Off Coast Become Volusia’s Latest Artificial Reefs
Seas were smooth, skies were blue and more than 70 boatloads of people turned out to watch the sinking of the 150-foot steel cargo vessel, Lady Philomena, and the 90-foot tug Everglades.
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Two Ships Reefed on One Day
On June 23, two vessels reefed and reportedly sank after waiting for months in the Atlantic Ocean.
What happened?
The vessels ‘Lady Philomena’ and ‘Everglades’ sank about nine miles east of Volusia county in the Atlantic...
American Shipowner Opts for WE Tech’s Energy Efficiency Solution
The American Shipowner Vulica Shipping has chosen WE Tech Solutions to provide the energy efficiency solution to its two 68000dwt Self-Unloader Bulk Carriers. The vessels were constructed by Jiangsu Hantong Shipyard, China and classed...
Fuels, Lubricants & Green Marine
International Maritime Organization (IMO) fuel rules entering force in 2020 mandate a drastic sulfur reduction. By 2050 the mandate is to cut greenhouse gas emissions of shipping by at least 50 percent.
Marine fuels, lubricants...
‘Be Realistic on Compliance’ Plea from Shipping as Tough Bunker Rules Loom
Compliance is becoming a key issue amongst the shipping industry heavyweights as they gear up for the 2020 sulphur cap.They want a “pragmatic approach” on compliance, in order to smooth imposition of the 0.5%...
Failure of Slip Ring Leads To Loss of Propulsion
Summary
On 9 February 2017, the passenger cruise ship Norwegian Star departed Melbourne, Australia, on a scheduled cruise to Dunedin, New Zealand. There were 2,113 passengers and 1,017 crew on board. On departure, the starboard...
CMA CGM’s Founder Saade Dies at 81
June 24 saw the end of the legendary Jacques Saade. The 81 year old Lebanese immigrant who founded French shipbuilding firm CMA CGM breathed his last on Sunday, said a report published in Reuters.
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China Shipping Terms: Ignorance is NOT Bliss
A report published in the ChinaLawLog clearly demarcates why we should know the standard shipping terms while doing business in the country. They say “ignorance is a bliss” but certainly that's not the case...
Moody’s Sees Stable Outlook for Global Shipping
A report published in Moody’s website highlights their outlook for the global shipping industry. As per the report, the next 12 months are looking to be quite stable as the supply-demand improves in the...
Going with the Grain a Win for Ports
The global trade of grains does not generate the same volumes as coal and iron ore. But as a cargo, grains tend to be both more valuable and more delicate than either of the...