K LINE Joint R&D on Integrated Navigation Support System Using AI
K LINE has entered into a joint R&D agreement with JRC and YDK to develop an integrated navigation support system that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI).
This joint R&D project aims to develop a...
IAPH – SGMF Partner On Use Of Low and Zero Carbon Fuels
IAPH and The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel team up to accelerate progress on provision of low & zero carbon fuels at ports, says an article published in ShipInsight.
MOU outlines how SGMF...
[Watch] LNG Fuel Tank Installed on 1st LNG-powered Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International has posted a video of the installation of the first of the two LNG fuel tanks that the new Icon of the Seas will boast, says an article published in CruiseIndustryNews.
The...
Nordic American Tankers Ltd Benefits From Suezmax Rates Rebound
Tanker markets have been down in 2021. This was also the case for the third quarter. Nordic American Tankers saw an improved condition for their Suezmax vessels.
Nordic American Tankers shares the following:
1. Improving market...
[Watch] Memes Steal The Show From COVID-19
One of the few constants that have gotten us through our wide range of COVID-19 reactions are the few standout memes, reports Vogue.
Some of the best memes of the year
For the better, right?
Mayors across...
Traffic in Chinese Port Worsens, As Pilots are Required To Quarantine
Traffic along the Yangtze, China’s longest river and a massive source of cargoes both domestically and for export, is worsening.
Traffic is backing up at ports near and along the Yangtze River over...
What is the Prime Cause for Grounding of Giant Ore Carrier?
The master’s decision to deviate from the planned route was among the causal factors that led to the grounding of the very large ore carrier.
This is an outcome of the investigation conducted...
Notice Concerning Ships Arriving from “Covid-19 Higher Risk Location”
The Western Australia (WA) Government has issued a notice regarding ships arriving from "Covid-19 Higher Risk Location".
The locations deemed higher risk are ports on the Indonesian Islands of Java, Kalimantan, the Riau...
Port Congestion Charges Create Rift Between Importers & Operators
A new measure intended to relieve congestion at Southern California ports threatens to pit U.S. importers against ocean carriers.
It is highlighting divisions and competing interests at America’s busiest gateway for container imports.
A...
IMO Under Fire for Slow Progress Towards Climate Goals
In 2018, IMO pledged the sector would cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2050, compared with 2008 levels.
But this ambition was lambasted by the UN secretary-general António Guterres last...