Sampling Points on Ships for “In-use” Samples Mandatory
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI requires all ships that do not have designated sampling points for taking so-called in-use samples to have them fitted
will enter into force on 1 April, 2022
adopted...
Another Cargo Ship Runs Aground in the Same Position
A general cargo ship ran aground on Dec 6 at 158 kilometer mark, Volga – Caspian Sea Channel, near the grounding site of another general cargo ship, which ran aground on Dec 4, reports...
General Cargo Ships Collide
General cargo ships collided in Kusadasi anchorage waters, on Dec 5, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ships HESEN M and CANSEL collided in Kusadasi anchorage waters, opposite to Samos island, Turkey, Aegean sea, understood...
Disabled Aframax Tanker Taken on Tow After 2 Weeks
Aframax tanker adrift in Indian ocean, taken on tow after 2 weeks, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Crude oil tanker ANASTASIA I was taken on tow by Sri Lankan offshore tug VIRGO (IMO 92766760), on Dec...
Bottleneck in Panama Canal and Surging Delay
Panama Canal congestion spurs more LNG and LPG carriers to take the long route to Asia around the Cape of Good Hope.
The good news for containerized cargo shippers is that container lines...
Maersk Tankers Enters A 4 Product Tanker Deal With Xihe
Maersk Tankers enters a commercial agreement that sees it take over the running of four product tankers owned by Xihe Holdings (Xihe).
This new deal is in line with the company’s strategy of...
Spot Bunkering Prices Soars To Historical Heights
November marked a period of mostly advances for Latin America bunker spot pricing.
Ports in Panama, Brazil and Peru reaching multi-month or even historical highs, especially in the 0.5%S segment.
Marine fuel 0.5%S...
Container Shipping Market Skyrockets, But Gloomy As Well
The two busiest ports in the U.S., the neighboring facilities of Los Angeles and Long Beach set a new monthly records for inbound container traffic this summer and fall.
A lot of current...
Demand for Oil in China Eases, Oil Markets Buoyant
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil producing countries have agreed to start pumping more oil next month.
The production of oil is to take place even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cloud...
Wärtsilä Delivers Customized LNG Training Solutions for Anglo-Eastern
Anglo-Eastern has partnered with Wärtsilä to further enhance its simulator training for crew, with the customized LNGPac bunkering and liquid cargo handling simulators.
This Wärtsilä Voyage simulator solution is based on the company’s...