It has been allegedly reported that a tanker was penalized for disposing waste at sea. What happened? On February 7, 2017, the water police in Keil during a routine check found that the tanker Amber 1...

Despite the 2020 decision for a global sulphur cap of 0.5% now being in place, the refining sector remains uncertain on how it will respond in fulfilling the demand for compliant bunkers.  It is...

Whatever sort of cruise you choose – resort-style, boutique-luxury, leisurely river or adventure – you want to make the most of your precious time on board. And if you're cruising for the first time, there...

Fleet Cleaner has successfully completed its first hull cleaning trial by cleaning the HNLMS Karel Doorman, the largest vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy.  In the Dutch port of Den Helder the company Fleet...

Ports have traditionally been shy to confront their clients, the shipping companies.  Yet, this might be about to change.  It is a delicate task, but more than overdue. Shipping companies have become very powerful actors,...

It has long be touted as a potential “game-changer” for the crude tanker market and it now seems to be gaining traction.  US oil exports in quantities enough to make a difference on the...

By Michael Bentley In late 2015, Amazon received a license from the U.S. government to act as a freight forwarder for ocean container shipping.  That approval came on the heels of Amazon winning a similar...

European Shipping Week will take place in Brussels from 27 February to 2 March1 and there delegates will focus on the correct packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) and the safety issues that result...

IMarEST and MARINA sign MOU to support Filipino seafarers The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the world’s largest global marine and maritime professional body, has announced that it has signed a memorandum...

Torvald Klaveness selects ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software to help comply with environmental regulations OCTOPUS performance advisory & reporting solution will be utilized on three Klaveness Combination Carriers. ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software will be installed on three...