Baleària To Become Carbon Neutral By 2050

A recent news article published in the Offshore Energy states that Baleària is exploring green hydrogen, biomethane as part of 2050 target. Carbon Neutral by 2050 Spanish ferry operator Baleària has reiterated its commitment to cleaner...

Maritime Sector Soon Under Carbon Market In Britain

A recent news article published in the Reuters states that Britain proposes to bring shipping sector into carbon market. Britain to make changes to its emission trading system Britain has launched a consultation on possible changes...

Future of ‘Alternative Fuels’ in Shipping

26 per cent of newbuilds in 2021 by gross tonnage are expected to be LNG fuelled. Interest in LPG is growing. There is some interest in methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and batteries, reports Tanker Operator...

USEC Premiums Strengthen With Shippers Seeking To Avoid USWC

USEC premium rates strengthen as shippers avoid USWC Southeast Asia premiums stable on port disruptions Some further strengthening was seen over the course of the week for trans-Pacific premiums as many US-based importers continued...

CHIRP Latest Publication Raises Awareness of Ladder Safety Issues

CHIRP's Feedback Maritime Magazine issue 66 provides lessons learned, highlighting accommodation ladder failures, reports Safety4sea. Feedback Maritime Magazine CHIRP Maritime has published its latest ‘Feedback Maritime’ Magazine in the context of providing lessons learned and raising...

P&O Ferry Detained After Failing MCA Inspection

The P&O Ferries vessel European Causeway has been detained in Larne after failing its Port State Control Inspection, reports Seatrade Maritime News. European Causeway detained European Causeway was deemed unfit to sail by the Maritime and...

New Satellites Expand Maritime VSAT Capabilities, Experts Say

A panel of vessel fleet information technology (IT) experts provided insight into applying advanced satellite communications during Riviera Maritime Media’s Maritime VSAT’s expanding capabilities webinar. This event was held 17 March 2022 during Riviera’s...

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill Approved?

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S. beginning in 2023. The so-called Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 was approved by unanimous consent, but would still...

Wan Hai Inks A New Deal With Samsung Heavy

A recent news article published in the Splash 247 reveals about Wan Hai returning to Samsung Heavy for five more boxships. Wan Hai places more order Taiwanese containerline Wan Hai has placed a new order at...

Dorian LPG Completes Two $70m Sale

Dorian LPG has completed two $70m sale and bareboat charter arrangements with the same counterparty for its 2015-built very large gas carriers (VLGCs) Cratis and Copernicus. The New York-listed VLGC owner said the Japanese financing transactions...