VLCC Makes Its Way On The First LNG

Providing the LNG WinGD low-pressure dual-fuel main engine and two 3,500-m3 LNG storage tanks on the dual-fuel tanker is independent alternative fuels supplier Titan LNG, which has partnered with Petronas Marine. This is...

Myopericarditis:No More Common After Covid Jab

Heart inflammation after a Covid jab is not only rare but no more common than after other types of vaccinations, researchers have found.  non-Covid jabs had an average incidence of about 56 cases...

Zero-Emission Technologies Might Replace The US Maritime Fleet

These technologies are already available and adopting them would require minimal infrastructure updates. The U.S. is calling for the ambitious goal of 100% zero-carbon global shipping by 2050.  By acting early to decarbonize...

Maritime Safety Requires A New Approach

The whole industry needs to change its focus. However, ticking boxes never made anyone safer. Therefore, SAYFR has developed tailor-made psychometric instruments to assess these topics and has a database of responses from...

Safe Bulkers Inks Capesize Vessel Acquisition Deal

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a 2012-built, Chinese, dry-bulk, 181,000 dwt, Capesize class vessel, to be named MV Michalis H, with a scheduled delivery date within May...

East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

HSFO380 contamination concerns in Singapore Hong Kong demand on steady rise Sri Lanka grapples with state of emergency and curfews Bunker fuel availability Singapore HSFO380 and VLSFO availability is “super tight” in Singapore and requires 12-15...

Hike In Bunker Sales Since October

Bunker fuel sales in Singapore rose 7.7% month on month to 3.77 million mt in March, 10.2% lower year on year, according to preliminary data by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore April...

China’s Crude Import Rise In March

Q1 crude imports fall 8% on year Crude imports in April, May to fall March oil product exports drop 40% on year China's crude oil imports in March rose 6.2% to 10.1 million b/d...

Kongsberg To Offer A Tailored Propeller Line

Kongsberg Maritime has divided its propeller systems into three separate categories: C-Line, P-Line, and X-Line to cater to all customer requirements, reports Riviera. About the propeller line The company said this will “ensure the provision of...

When Is It Ok to Give Your Social Security Number Out?

Social Security numbers were initially developed in the 1930s to help administer government retirement and disability benefits. But over the decades, the nine-digit accounts have become nearly universal identifiers, essential for applying for a...