[Watch] ABB Offers ‘Plug-in’ Energy Solutions for Marine Decarbonization

The Containerized Energy Storage System (ESS) integrates sustainable battery power for existing ships in a standard 20ft container All-inclusive pre-assembled unit for easier installation and safer maintenance, enabling fuel savings and lower emissions ...

A Disquisition On Africa’s Ship Piracy Attacks & Its Factors

The Gulf of Guinea accounts for a large majority of seafarer kidnappings and ransom situations worldwide which presents many stressful, challenging situations for the maritime industry. Piracy and vessel hijacking presents a serious threat to...

MSC Consumes 850000 mt Biofuel Blend Last Year

Container line MSC consumed about 850,000 mt of biofuel blends last year as the firm made early steps towards shifting away from burning conventional bunkers, reports Ship & Bunker. Carbon pricing for maritime decarbonization MSC CEO...

Thordon Bearings Sees Growth In Water Lubricated Shafts

Thordon Bearings has registered an upswing in the number of historic passenger vessels operating on European waterways with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings. It is seen as a way of further protecting those...

Hydrochloric Acid Fumes Temporarily Halt Shipping

Hydrochloric acid fumes leaking from a rail car at a Texas chemical plant temporarily halted shipping at the Port of Freeport, Texas, on Wednesday, reports Yahoo. Hydrochloric acid fumes over port A leaking rail car containing...

IAPH Launches Cyber Security Guidelines To Assist Port Facilities

The International Association of Ports and Harbours launched its Cybersecurity Guidelines. The guidelines are used to assist port facilities establish the true financial, commercial and operational impact of a cyber-attack. The International Association of...

What Is Shipping’s Next Big Risk?

Blocking statute means shipowners face a ‘damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t’ position. A panel heard that China's Blocking Legislation poses risks for shipping in that the US controls the money, but China controls the trade. Rising...

A Tribute To The Late Ship Captain Who Saved Lives During Bahamas Hurricane

Captain Robert Anders, who commanded a Royal Navy ship which saved lives during a devastating hurricaine in the Bahamas, died from a sudden brain tumour. Tributes have been paid to a heroic ship...

How Will CMA, Hapag Rate Freezes Affect Container Market

Sources say increasing market share new focus for carriers Rate freeze seen as a precursor to pricing war Space and equipment shortage continue to be a concern The move by German carrier Hapag-Lloyd to...

MOL Signs Charter Deal for 4 New LNG Tankers for NOVATEK

    MOL Signs Charter Deals for 4 New LNG Carriers to Serve NOVATEK, says a news article in  published in the MOL. Signing of time charter contracts for four newbuilding TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President &...