Eurofins ‘Preventive Testing’ Package Introduced Ahead of IMO 2020
In a recent development, International laboratory testing services firm Eurofins launched a new ‘Preventive Testing’ package to assist shipowners in the switchover and consumption of IMO 2020 compliant 0.5% sulphur limit marine fuels, says...
IMO 2020 Diesel Demand To Help Refining Margins Improve
Solid diesel demand expected ahead of IMO 2020.
Company’s Q2 profit down by 42% to 498 billion won ($420.91 million).
Gasoil cracks to increase in Q4 due to pre-stocking.
Plans to start its...
Interim Fuel and Ship Safety Measures Adopted at MSC 101st Session
In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted Interim measures for fuel and ship safety, says a press release published on their website.
What is it?
Following discussion on ship...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Nearly Plowed into a Venice Cafe During a Storm
Dramatic video shows the moment a cruise ship nearly plowed into a canal-side cafe in Venice during bad weather on Sunday.
The 13-deck cruise ship was being pulled by tug boats when it started to...
Re-christened Maersk Honam Ready To Set Sail
According to an article published in Splash247, seventeen months after a fire ripped through it, Maersk is set to send the 15,282 teu boxship Maersk Honam back on active duty.
Vessel rechristened
The ship, which caught...
Hybrid Vessel Powered by Waves Being Developed at Shipyard!
An hybrid-powered inter-island vessel is being built by Metallica Shipyard in the Philippines.
The vessel will use double-action hydraulic pumps on its outriggers to generate its own electrical supply from the waves while...
Global Miner Embraces LNG Shipping
Global miner BHP has released tender for its overfreight requirement to be transported via liquified natural gas-powered ships.
The company is looking to put up to 10% of its iron ore under LNG-fuelled...
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Courses Qualify for MATF Funding
According to an article published in MarineLink, Lloyd’s Maritime Academy announced that people living and currently working in Hong Kong’s maritime sector can benefit from an 80% refund on nine of its courses as...
Fall From Height Onboard Ro-Ro Vessel Leads To Loss of Life!
A crewman from Cyprus registered ro-ro freight vessel Seatruck Pace died as a result of 4.5 meters fall through a vehicle ramp hatch, according to a report published on its website.
Summary of events
The crewman...
OPEC Oil Production Drops To Eight-Year Low
OPEC oil output hit an eight-year low in July as a further voluntary cut by top exporter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is sticking to its plan of voluntarily restraining output by more than...