[Infographic] Sanctions on Russian Energy & Commodities

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented wave of sanctions against Moscow which are rippling through global commodity markets, reports Platts. In addition to official sanctions which continue to evolve, major self-sanctioning by industries...

Drewry Index Falls Below $9,000/feu for the First Time Since July

Drewry’s World Container Index, a global average of spot freight rates, dipped below the $9,000 per feu level today for the first time since July. However, analysts caution it is still too early to...

China’s Hardening Restrictions Questions Its Zero COVID Policy

China's public health governance is expected to come under acute pressure. China has reported more new local symptomatic cases - more than 14,000 - than in all of 2021. The northeastern province of...

New Alliance To Achieve Singapore Green Plan, Build Next-Gen Maritime Ecosystem

Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) has been launched in Singapore. It aims to accelerate decarbonisation, transition to a circular economy, and strengthen marine supply chains. Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) has been launched in Singapore by...

Alfa Laval PureSOx Scrubbers With WCS Install Aboard Mega Box Ship

Two Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers with a shared water cleaning system (WCS) have been installed aboard Ever Ace. Alfa Laval said its WCS design was recently updated, providing additional modular options to ensure...

Hyundai Heavy Industries Ordered GTT Tank Design For LNGCs

Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has ordered tank design for three new LNG carriers (LNGCs)from French containment specialist GTT, says an article published in Offshore Energy. GTT Mark III Flex+ membrane containment system As part...

K Lotus Claims To Be The World’s Largest Bunkering Vessel

Korea’s shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered K Lotus, what it says is the world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel, to Korea Line, says an article published in Offshore Energy. About K Lotus K Lotus is an...

CSOV & SOV Designs Unveiled By Singapore Partners

Singapore-based Marco Polo Marine and naval architect Seatech Solutions are to co-develop two specialised vessels for the offshore wind industry. These vessel features will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 15-20%...

Port of London Authority Aims For A 60% Reduction In Carbon Emissions

An energy feasibility study has been conducted for the Port of London Authority (PLA) to identify opportunities to integrate low-carbon technologies across its sites and floating structures. The Port of London Authority aims...

Cargo Ship Sinks, Sailor Missing

Iran has rescued 29 of the 30 crew members of a UAE-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Gulf amid high winds and rough seas, reports BBC. Search on to find the missing sailor An operation...