LR1 tankers, which range in size from 60,000 to 84,999 dwt, and MR1s (34,000 to 40,999 dwt) are fading away. Among the most popular clean petroleum product tankers 15 years ago, the two tanker...

DNV GL updates its GRAB notation for cargo hold reinforcements that will save owners money, says an article published on their website. GRAB notation  In response to technical advances resulting in lower-weight bulk cargo grabs with...

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 6th week of shipping activities of this year. The report dated 12th January highlights the dry bulk market conditions at...

According to a recent Ship & Bunker article, a shipowner and two seafarers of a tanker were held by the Italian authorities investigating a collision at sea last year. About the incident The tanker was reported...

 Norwegian grocery distributor ASKO has invested in one of the most remarkable vessel projects of the decade. By creating a new private ferry service, ASKO will save the fuel, pollution and man-hours needed to drive...

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 6th week of this year. The report dated 12th February 2021 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...

A general cargo ship suffered fire in the engine room on Feb 8 in Caspian sea, while en route from Baku to Aktau, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? According to the report from the master, funnel...

While the EU parliament call for an emission ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies relaunch cold ironing to their green tech portfolio, partnering with NG3, says an article published in My News Desk. Aleksander Askeland...

Samsung Heavy Industries said Monday that it has signed a 781 billion won ($707 million) deal to build five liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired container carriers, says an article published in Korea Herald. Emailed Statement Under the...

Q-LNG Transport LLC awarded a contract to VT Halter Marine to build a first-of-its-kind (in the U.S.) liquid natural gas (LNG) articulated tug/barge (ATB) unit. The ATB consists of a 324'x64'x32'6", 4,000-cu.-meter barge and a 128'x42'x21'...