VLSFO Demand Outshines Other Refinery Products in Asian Market
Refiners cut output on weak jet fuel demand; tighten VLSFO supply
Ship fuel demand at most ports above pre-COVID levels - trader
Refiners reap most profit from VLSFO vs other refined productsAccording to...
Don’t Write an Obituary for Shipping’s Dirtiest Fuel
Shippers delaying orders for scrubbers
HSFO availability outside of the major ports and open-loop scrubber ban
Price gap between the two marine fuels below $50/mt brings the payback logic of scrubbers into question
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Cargo Ship Contacts Pier, Suffers Water Ingress, Hull Breach
General cargo ship SPLENDOR TAIPEI contact pier while unmooring at Taichung Port, Taiwan, at night Nov 10, in rough weather conditions, reports Maritime Bulletin.The ship’s bow sustained serious damages, including hull breach and water...
Bulk Carrier Grounded Due To Passing Typhoon
According to recent news report by Nikolay Torkin for the Maritime Bulletin, a bulk carrier GIA BAO 268 was beached by passing typhoon at night Nov 9 at Dung Quat port, Quang Ngai Province,...
List of Key Features To Be Considered Before Packing Containers
What constitutes a suitable ocean container for shipping is largely in the eyes of the shipper/packer and the product that it ships.
American Shipper recently discussed this topic with Technical Services Director Luiz...
[FAQ] AIS Data Entry for Safe Navigation
The Inspections and Compliance Directorate issued Marine Safety Alert 04-20 to remind the maritime community that accurate AIS data entry and display is essential to safe navigation.
AIS data entry is essential to safe navigation
A...
Swing Tankers Unlikely To Enter Trading Fleet Amid Earning Concerns
Tankers to continue trading in the CPP market as chemical shipping rates are not likely to be strong enough to attract these vessels back to the chemical trading fleet.
Swing tankers will continue...
Maersk’s Decarbonisation Research Body Announces Its Team
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping set up by shipping company Maersk, has announced its board of directors, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.
The board members
Maersk’s marine decarbonisation research...
[Watch] Ship Grounded on a Sand Bar
Cruise ship AEGEAN MAJESTY (ex- VEENDAM) grounded on a sand bar at Corinth port, Greece, in stormy conditions.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news...
Standard Contract for Autonomous Ship Operation In Progress
BIMCO is adapting the currently used SHIPMAN 2009 agreement for use with autonomous ships.
The lack of actual autonomous ships currently in operation is a major challenge.
Publication of the first version of...