MOL To Take Delivery of Bulker With ‘Wind Challenger’ Hard Sail System
A large bulk carrier featuring the “Wind Challenger” hard sail system is slated for delivery in October 2022 after sea trials, said Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. on Wednesday (23 March).
The hard sail system will be installed...
Are Shore Figures Required When Establishing Cargo Quantity?
A properly executed draft survey is said to have an accuracy of +/- 0.5%.
Notify charterers/shippers immediately of the discrepancy and propose to either load additional cargo so that the difference is brought...
Ukraine Sets A Ceasefire Goal For New Russia Talks
Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine before dawn on Tuesday as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators prepared to meet in Turkey for face-to-face talks, with Kyiv seeking a ceasefire without compromising on territory or...
[Watch] Oil Tanker Explosion, 1 Dead
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire on Sunday at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River in Phra Samut Chedi district, killing one crew member and injuring another, reports Bangkokpost.
Tanker explosion
The Boonwipa Rescue...
LNG Stocks Take Off After President Joe Biden’s Plan
Dynagas LNG Partners, which has three of its six vessels on charter to Gazprom (Singapore) and two to Yamal LNG (Singapore), climbed more than 16% to $3.50.
While Flex LNG rose by 10.5%...
Backers For The Nuclear Powered Ships Rise
Support is growing for Mikal Bøe-led Core Power, a high profile developer of nuclear propulsion for merchant ships.
First launched in 2018, Core Power today can boast 49 shipping companies as backers of...
What Is Key For Emissions Reductions?
A recent news article published in the Riviera states that fuel efficiency is key for emissions reduction.
Fuel efficiency and Decarbonization
When it comes to decarbonisation, fuel efficiency is one of the most important methods shipowners...
Cost Of Carbon Would Be Reflected In Overall Bunker Price
Putting the cost of carbon into the price of bunker fuel could form part of the UK's effort to get to net-zero, according to a UK government consultation paper.
As it presently stands,...
A Nationwide Campaign To Reduce Carbon Emission
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) launches a nationwide campaign to reduce vehicle carbon emissions.
It is a part of the country's broader efforts to promote a carbon-neutral economy.
A recent news article published in...
10 Men Arrested For Illegal Transaction Of Marine Gas Oil
A recent news article published in the Manifold Times states that 10 men arrested over illegal MGO transaction, SGD 31,000 seized.
PCG arrests 10 men
The Police Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday (25 March) said it...