[Watch] Autonomous Freight Ferries
Norwegian grocery distributor ASKO has invested in one of the most remarkable vessel projects of the decade.By creating a new private ferry service, ASKO will save the fuel, pollution and man-hours needed to drive...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 6, 2021
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 6th week of this year. The report dated 12th February 2021 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Engine Room Fire
A general cargo ship suffered fire in the engine room on Feb 8 in Caspian sea, while en route from Baku to Aktau, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
According to the report from the master, funnel...
Yara Relaunch Cold Ironing To Their Green Tech Portfolio
While the EU parliament call for an emission ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies relaunch cold ironing to their green tech portfolio, partnering with NG3, says an article published in My News Desk.
Aleksander Askeland...
781 Billion Won Deal To Build LNG Fired Container Carriers
Samsung Heavy Industries said Monday that it has signed a 781 billion won ($707 million) deal to build five liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired container carriers, says an article published in Korea Herald.
Emailed Statement
Under the...
First U.S. LNG ATB Marks the Completion of Sea Trials
Q-LNG Transport LLC awarded a contract to VT Halter Marine to build a first-of-its-kind (in the U.S.) liquid natural gas (LNG) articulated tug/barge (ATB) unit.
The ATB consists of a 324'x64'x32'6", 4,000-cu.-meter barge and a 128'x42'x21'...
Highest Volume of Bunker Sales in World’s Largest Bunkering Spot
IMO-compliant fuel sales account for two-thirds of total.
High sulfur bunker sales surge to highest since IMO-2020 mandate came into effect.
High sulfur bunker sales now account for 25% of total sales.A recent...
ICS Leadership Insights Dialogues On Cyber Security
Shipping has taken important steps in cyber security, but leaders must continually address cyber risks that are unique to their organisations and operating environments.
This was a clear message from all speakers at...
Stranded Seafarers Return Home Post Crew Change
16 Indian crew members of MV Anastasia have reached India on Sunday after the shipping company arranged a crew change in Japan on 10 February.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandavia said in a tweet...
WHO Mission Finds the Possible Origin of Covid 19 Outbreak
Investigators from the World Health Organization (WHO) looking into the origins of coronavirus in China have discovered signs of the outbreak.
The outbreak was much wider in Wuhan in December 2019 than previously thought,...