Bulk Carrier Convicted for Garbage Discharge Overboard
The chief officer and owner of a bulk carrier were convicted and fined in Australia for dumping trash overboard, reports the Maritime Executive.While the fines were small dollar amounts, Australian authorities said it was...
Shipping’s ‘Big Three’ Dominate Emissions, IMO Report Says
IMO data for 2019 shows that the bigger ships in the global fleet emitted more than 600m tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Containers, bulkers and tankers made up the vast majority of both global...
Handysize Time Charter FFA Trades To Witness ‘Less Risk’
Forward freight agreement (FFA) trades for a basket of 38,000-dwt handysize time charter rates will help operators take longer-term cover with less risk, reports Marinelink.
Early regulatory approval
Following an ever-strengthening charter market, SGX have confirmed...
Diana Shipping Anticipates $38.65M Sales This Quarter
Wall Street brokerages expect Diana Shipping Inc. to announce sales of $38.65 million for the current quarter, reports Marketbeat.
Negative year growth
Two analysts have made estimates for Diana Shipping's earnings. The highest sales estimate is...
Buy COVID19 Tests From Vending Machine!
In Japan, convenience is king and getting tested for COVID-19 can be highly inconvenient. Part of a solution, as it is for a range of daily necessities in Tokyo, has become the humble vending...
Social Intelligence Needed Onboard
The workload of a seafarer leaves few time for social interaction; thus achieving some social quality time is even more important when onboard, says an article published in Safety4sea with some social intelligence's practical points.
Socially...
JMC Sets Up A Self Propelled 53 Foot Tankship
A self-propelled, 53- by 18-foot, 10,000 gallon, USCG inspected, double-hull tankship designed by JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., is unique for its compact size and diesel outboard propulsion, says an article published in Marine...
Stranded Seafarers’ Passionate Plea For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Larry Pineda is among hundreds of thousands of seafarers adrift in a world transfixed by the fear of the coronavirus pandemic and bound by strict government rules that trap them on their ships for which...
Ship Unloader Sales Set to Grow at Nearly 6% In 2021
Continuous ship unloader sales are set to grow at nearly 6% in 2021, equaling US$ 247 million in revenues, as global trade treads on the recovery path. The long-term growth rate will also hover...
10 Key Points To Be Remembered During Mooring Operation On Ships
Mooring operation is one of the important tasks that seafarers have to perform on ship’s deck, and an article published in Marine Insight gives 10 Important Points to be remembered during it on ships.
Dangers...