Bulker Responsible for the Closure of Panama Canal, Says Court
Bulk carrier Panamax Alexander was at causative fault for five-vessel casualty that closed the Suez Canal for several hours in July 2018.
This is according to decision from Mr Justice Teare, in what...
Euronav Sells Suezmax Bastia Antwerp
Euronav announces sale of its Suezmax Bastia for USD 20.5 million, says a press release published on their website.
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Euronav NV announced the sale of Suezmax Bastia (2005 – 159,155 dwt) for USD 20.5...
DNVGL Sponsors Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign
In recognition of the ongoing crisis affecting seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, DNV GL has joined the Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign as a Gold sponsor.
The sponsorship will be used to...
Shipping Industry Unveils ‘Fuel Cell Project’ To Reduce Emissions
New and flexible fuel cell technology can reduce emissions from shipping by 40 to 100%.
Partners from shipping, R&D and oil and gas are now constructing a pilot system that can use different...
SunStone Cuts Steel for Their Infinity-Class Cruise Ship
The US-based company SunStone Ships recently celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for Ocean Odyssey, the fifth Infinity-class next-generation expedition cruise vessel.
Slated for delivery in 2022, the newbuilding will offer year-round expedition cruises for...
HMM Reveals Success With Its ‘Fully Laden’ 24,000TEU Newbuildings
HMM announced that all of its twelve 24,000 TEU containerships have been entirely filled with cargoes on their first voyage.
HMM St. Petersburg, the last of the 24K-class series, departed for Europe from...
Container Shortage Fiasco To Extend Further By 3 Months
A container shortage in India is causing long delays for exporters.
The market sentiment in India is very negative, with many businesses afraid the COVID19 situation will continue for another year.
Owing to...
VOS Champagne Certified As A ‘Biosafe Ship’
VOS Champagne, a 2015-built DP2 anchor-handling tug supply vessel managed by Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Genoa, has been classified with the new RINA Class-notation Biosafe Ship’ says an article published by Sea Wanderer.
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Maritime Training for Seafarers ‘Turns Virtual’ Amid COVID Pandemic
Policies and Procedures being used nationwide to address the challenges of managing a public safety academy during the COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 academy provides a platform for learning, exchange of knowledge and ideas amongst...
Shipping Companies Win Awards for Whales Protection Strategies
In a major development, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program gave awards to 15 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and...