Low Viscosity Distillate Fuels, Alerts Viswa Lab
Viswa Group in it’s recent technical update, alerts about identifying 7 LSMGO samples with low viscosity distillate fuels in US ports.
LSMGO samples
Viswa has received 7 LSMGO (Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil) samples from bunkering...
Ship Registry Confirms Investigation Into Beaching of Cargo Ship
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has confirmed it's carrying out a preliminary investigation into the beaching of a cargo ship at Cranstal, says an article published on afloat website.
Investigation on behalf of the...
Wärtsilä Swappable Battery Containers Enable Zero Emission Shipping
The technology group Wärtsilä has developed and delivered a mobile battery container solution that will enable inland waterway vessels to operate with zero emissions, says an article published on their website.
Order placed by ZES
The...
INTERTANKO Guidelines for Seafarers Protection From COVID-19
In a recent report, Intertanko outlines the plans and procedures to be put in place to prepare a ship for shore personnel to come on board and to protect seafarers from the dangers posed...
World’s First Dual-Fuel VLCC Starts Sea Trial
The world's first very large crude carrier (VLCC) capable of running on both LNG and diesel has started sea trials off the coast of China, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), the company that built...
Safety Guidelines on Gangway System
The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) shared guidance on design considerations for the gangway landing areas on ships and the gangway system for terminals, discussing different gangway types and configurations...
Saudis Reduce Oil Prices To Gain Asian Orders
Oil extended losses after Saudi Arabia slashed crude prices for Asian buyers.
It is raising the prospect of fierce competition among sellers as the resurgence of Covid-19 continues to cloud the demand outlook.
A...
Moving Cars Across the Ocean Reaches An All-time High of 13 Years
The cost of moving cars across the ocean is surging says a says a Bloomberg news report by Alex Longley and Damian Shepherd.
Car Carriers fetch highest rates
Vessels that carry autos and industrial machinery fetched...
Boxship Charter Prices Are $200,000 Per Day
$200,000 a day for a boxship charter; $125m for a six-year-old, 6,865 teu vessel – the scorching container shipping sector has entered supernova territory.
The records continue to tumble in box shipping’s most...
New Mutation Makes Tanker Shipping Market Bleak
New virus mutations and outbreaks have slowed the recovery in global oil demand as some countries lock down again and international travel remains complicated.
BIMCO estimates, a standard VLCC must earn around USD...