Is Marpol Annex IV Fit For The Purpose Of Vessel Sewage?
About 10,000 m3 of screenings are deposited into our oceans every year. This sea-based source of marine litter is unfortunately permissible under the Annex IV of Marpol Convention that regulates sewage pollution from ships,...
VLSFO Cracks Climbed To The Highest Level In Two Weeks
Asia's front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) climbed to their strongest level in more than two weeks on Friday, posting a weekly rise, lifted by firmer bunker demand, says an article...
The Brazilian Soya Bean Export Season Is Underway!
The Brazilian soya bean export season is underway with the bulk of the beans scheduled for export in March, April and May. The long voyage time to Chinese ports together with pandemic related delay...
The New Louisiana LNG Plant To Deliver Its First Fuel
According to gas supply statistics, a liquefied natural gas vessel docked at Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass export facility in Louisiana as reported by Ekathi Merini.
Slated to depart
Since early February it is nearly loaded and...
Shippers Bracing For A Raft Of Emergency Bunker Surcharges
Shippers are bracing for a raft of emergency bunker surcharges from ocean carriers, as oil prices hit eight-year highs.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of crude oil has soared to its...
Russia’s Nuclear Forces On High Alert
Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands after fierce fighting; Ukraine says it took back control of Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city.
E.U., U.S. sanctions As the fighting continued into its fourth day, the president...
CMA CGM Will No Longer Carry Plastic Waste On Its Ships
From June 1st, the Group will no longer carry plastic waste on board any of its ships worldwide.
A landmark decision in the shipping industry to help protect the oceans and biodiversity.
The...
EU Shuts Down The EU Airspace To Russia
In view of the situation in the region, Air France has halted flights to Russia.
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Portugal has restricted its airspace to Russian aircraft as reported by CNN.
Portugal closes...
[FAQ] Charterparty And Cover Issues
This Standard Club member alert is intended to give members broad topical guidance on some of the many issues that the shipping world currently faces as a result of the hostilities in Ukraine.
English law...
[Watch] Human Hair Mats Clean Oil Spills
Most big oil spills are cleaned using chemicals or mats made with petroleum. One nonprofit uses human hair, which can soak up around five times its weight in oil, as an eco-friendly alternative.
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