Can Carriers’ Blockchain Promises Be Trusted, Asks Forwarders
The LoadStar's Alessandro Pasetti had the opportunity to talk to veteran freight forwarder Steve Walker , regarding supply chain players.They began where they left off and caught up on the hot topic of data...
UN Backed Workshop Makes Way for MLC Implementation for Seafarers’ Rights
With more andmore people joining life at sea and working in the maritime sector, it has become of paramount importance that we concentrate on seafarers' rights and that's what the UN and EU are...
The Lonely and Dangerous Life of a Seafarer
The Philippines has supplied more labor on the world’s cargo ships. Aurora Almendral writes for an article published in The New York Times, about the life of Jun Russel Reunir as a seafarer.Here's an...
[Watch] How LNG Behaves As the Leakiest Fuel Emitting GHG!
With 2020 in place and decarbonization target in the horizon, LNG has become a visible choice for zero-carbon future. As more ships take the LNG route, shippers are gradually warming upto idea of LNG...
Wärtsilä LFSS Tested Successfully in Two Stroke Engine
Wärtsilä LPG Fuel Supply System, the first ever to undergo engine testing.
Wärtsilä LFSS in four very large gas carrier (VLGC) vessels owned by Oslo-listed BW LPG.
Performance exceeded expectations and BW LPG...
Tanker Owner Convicted for Deceiving During an US Coast Guard Inspection!
In a major development an oil tanker owner, operator and chief engineer , all have been convicted for hiding a pollution incident concerning their vessel, says a press release published by the US Justice...
Duo Fined $17K for Putting Crewman’s Safety at Risk
Ship captain and chief officer of a cargo ship were fined $17k. after crewman’s safety was put at risk.
The crewman was sent in cargo hold despite no atmospheric testing.
The cargo ship...
[Answer] How Technology Can Tackle Fuel Use and Emissions?
Fuel and emissions are the primary concerns of shippers. Both the things are mutually exhaustive yet shippers need to tackle them wisely in order to stay within the global regulations. With 2020 in place,...
This Fertilizer To Bring a Revolution in Ship Fuels
Ocean-going ships could be powered by ammonia within the decade as the shipping industry takes action to curb carbon emissions.
The shipping industry hopes ammonia will help it tackle climate change, because it...
Singapore Oil Hub Witnesses Upsurge in Floating Storage
Global Platts report of an increase in ships suggesting market stagnation in regional oil hub Singapore.
Kpler oil shipping analyst said there has been an increase in floating storage for crude oil around...