Singapore Gets Its First LNG Bunkering Vessel
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) has delivered Singapore’s first Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) bunkering vessel, FueLNG Bellina, to FueLNG with a perfect safety record, says a press release published on their website.
The second...
Elevated Dry Bulk Demand Pushes Baltic Index Up By 44 Points
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Tuesday to its highest level since mid-October last year, reports Reuters.
Gains extended
The Baltic Exchange's main sea...
180 CST Fuel Demand Declines With The 0.5% Sulphur Cap
Price reporting agency S&P Global Platts has killed off most of its delivered assessments of 180 CST fuel oil once the mainstay of the bunker market - after shipping companies largely moved on to...
Scientists Travel With Half Capacity To Antarctica In Times of Covid
A scientific expedition team of 43 members are set to leave for Antarctica from Goa on January 6, reports Hindustan Times.
About the team
Scientists, engineers, doctors and technicians are members of the team and are...
Hapag-Lloyd Tests LNG Use, Too Early To Decide
Hapag-Lloyd says it intends to lift LNG bunkers for its upcoming gas-powered tonnage in both Singapore and Rotterdam, the box carrier has told Ship & Bunker.
The firm already has a supply contract in place with Shell.
In...
Shipping Sector Reels Under Cybersecurity Threats in 2021
A new report warns of increasing cybersecurity threats to the maritime industry.
The Global Maritime Consultants Group’s (GMCG) Marine Cyber Security white paper, published on December 24, warns of cyber attacks.
It may...
Cyprus Shipping Condemns Piracy Crisis in GoG
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) expressed its concern over the continuing piracy at the Gulf of Guinea, stressing that despite the efforts being made by the whole industry the situation remains dangerous for ships...
‘Silent Protest’ for The Release Of Stranded Seafarers
MUI plans to hold a silent protest before the Chinese embassy here to press for early release of stuck Indian seafarers on stranded cargo vessels at various Chinese ports.
The government had said...
IMO Denounces “No Crew Change” Clauses in Charterparties
IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim, in an IMO release, has spoken out against ’no crew change’ clauses in charter parties.
He has pointed out that such clauses contribute to the ongoing seafarer crew change crisis and...
Women Had Quite A Part To Play in Ancient Sea Trade
Mandira Nayar in an article published in 'The week' magazine reveals fascinating ancient facts about how Mughal merchants, especially women and their contribution towards ship trading.
Empire Sketch
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s dargah (mausoleum) road was a...