Biofuel Production and Use Need Regulation, Says Researcher
The annual global production of biofuels—liquid or gaseous energy sources derived from organic material—has skyrocketed in recent years.
It is experiencing a 475% increase between 2001 and 2015.
This rapid growth in fossil fuel...
Sea Asia’s Virtual Preview in April 2021
Sea Asia is pleased to announce the debut of its inaugural virtual preview on 21 and 22 April 2021, to be held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW).
Since its inception, Sea...
DNV’s Remote Survey To Assess Statutory Regulation
With rising use of remote surveys, feedback from shipowners is helping DNV to optimize this approach to assessing compliance with class and statutory regulation.
It aims at making it easier and safer for...
First Marine Biofuel Trial in Singapore
Oldendorff Carriers, and advanced biofuels pioneer GoodFuels, to conduct the first marine biofuel trial involving an ocean-going vessel bunkered in Singapore on 4 April 2021.
As part of the trial, the 2020-built 81,290...
Time Charterparty Agreements for LNG Carriers
Flex LNG, Ltd. (“Flex LNG” or the “Company”) (OSE/NYSE: FLNG) announced today it has entered into time charterparty agreements with Cheniere Marketing International (“Cheniere”) for four LNG carriers with the option for a fifth...
Fraudulent Emails & Maritime Cyber Security Threats
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector.
Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose the target organizations.
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[Infographic] Ships Entering The Northwest Passage Up By 44%
Ships entering the Northwest Passage area increased 44% from 2013 to 2019, the latest report from the Arctic Council’s Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) shows, reports offshore energy.
What...
Singapore’s First Hybrid-electric Pilot Boat Delivered
Singapore recently received its first hybrid powered ship, a 15-metre, 12-pax aluminium pilot boat named as “Penguin Tenaga,” reports Safety4sea.
Zero emission class notation
The vessel is developed, owned and operated by Penguin, while is certified...
Castor Maritime Inc Announces Kamsarmax Vessels Delivery
Castor Maritime Inc. announces the delivery of the M/V Magic Twilight and M/V Magic Thunder.
The pursuant to the transactions was previously announced on February 18 and March 12, 2021, respectively.
Both acquisitions...
Crew Aboard Anchored Oil Tanker Test COVID19 Positive
An oil tanker has been anchored off Cape Breton since Sunday because of concerns several crew members may have contracted COVID-19, reports CBC News.
Crew test COVID positive
Karl Risser, Atlantic inspector for the International Transport...