‘Politics’ & ‘Patience’ Are the 2 Saviors To Alleviate Crippling Congestion

A flurry of government activity to alleviate crippling port congestion and its economic ripple effects is more likely to have long-term value in structurally changing a broken system than quickly reducing the cargo crunch...

Crew Held for Maritime Intoxication After Collision

Two vessels collided in Baltic Sea on Monday. One Danish crew member was killed, one is missing. Two crew members on a British cargo vessel were found to be over the legal limit for...

Wide Range Of Underwater Services Across Europe

Hydrex we are available at all times. Hydrex offers maintenance services and repairs on all parts of the underwater ship’s propulsion systems and the hull. Our teams can perform a wide range of...

Japan Achieve Carbon Neutrality In Its Domestic Factories & Offices In 2030

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (7012.T) said it aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its domestic factories and offices in 2030. The company is trying to make hydrogen a key growth driver by building liquefied...

LNG Shipping Rates Ease But Market Vulnerable To Winter Demand

Pacific rates fall to $285,000/day from $320,000/day end-Nov Spot vessel availability improves, but still tight Asia-Pacific to continue to draw LNG from other basins Asia-Pacific LNG shipping rates have eased from record highs as...

World’s Biggest Cash Buyer of End-of-life Ships Hires Chaplin

Former TradeWinds staffer Jon Chaplin, appointed as spokesman for GMS. GMS has negotiated the recycling of over 4,000 vessels over the last 39 years. Accounts for up to 50% of the ships and...

OSG Drops Option for American Shipping Company Trio

Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has exercised options to extend bareboat charters with the Oslo-listed American Shipping Company (AMSC) for two vessels, while options to extend employment for three other ships will not be exercised...

The First Dual-Fuel LPG Carrier Arrives At Hartmann

German shipping company Hartmann Reederei has taken delivery of GasChem Homer, the first in a series of three 5,000 cbm LPG carriers being built in China. The vessel meets all requirements of the...

Here Are Some Common FAQs About COVID Vaccination

In response to concerns about the newly found Omicron form, the government intends to administer a booster immunisation to every adult in England. It's the next step in the fight against Covid's newly discovered Omicron...

Port Congestion: Can’t Wait Another Week! They’re Almost Out Of Food

Cargo ships and their crews are being forced to spend more time at sea as supply chain delays continue to cause port congestion in Southern California. It’s one of two major chandlers in...