Bulk Report – Week 47

Capesize It was a positive end to the week, with West Australia/China making significant gains and firing owners’ resolve. It was said that one of the majors paid $7.00 for 7-9 December cargo on Friday,...

Black Sea-Mediterranean Panamax Freight Rates at 16 Week Low

The freight rates to carry a 60,000 mt grain cargo from Odessa, Ukraine to Alexandria, Egypt, on a Panamax-size vessel have dropped to a 16 week-low of $15.75/mt amid a lack of fresh cargoes. S&P...

ABB Extends Its Service Network in Zhoushan, China

In a recent development, ABB Turbocharging has announced that they are establishing a branch office of ABB Jiangjin Turbo Systems Co., Ltd. in Zhoushan in order to provide greater access to ABB's high-quality service...

How Many Components Does a ‘Wet’ Scrubber System Has?

How many Components does a ‘Wet’ Scrubber System has? Please email us to experts@mfame.guru Did you subscribe for our daily newsletter? It’s Free! Click here to Subscribe!

New Developments in MARPOL Annex VI Compliance

As the IMO rejected a proposal for an “experience building phase” during the first month's of implementation, they went on to adopt an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI in order to strengthen the impending...

[Watch] Dock Sank During Docking Maneuver

 When the brandnew "Norwegian Gannet" was to enter the floating dock of the Coast Center Base AS in Ågotnes on Nov 26, 2018, around 11 a.m., the factory trawler was suddenly ordered to retreat...

Damen Releases New Service Vessel Design

Highlights Damen Shipyards Group announced a new service vessel design. Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3410 service accommodation and transfer vessel (SATV). Comprises design features to ensure suitability of operations in the developing offshore wind market...

Singapore Sheriff to Auction Panamax Bulker

The Singapore sheriff has issued an invite to all interested parties for the auction of the Panamax bulker 'Tina' sailing under the Liberian flag. Vessel Specs The bulk carrier 'Tina', a Liberian registered vessel is set...

Vessels Collide Sinking Container Ship, Taicang Port Blocked

On November 26, a container ship was involved in a collision with a cargo vessel near the Shanghai Channel fairway. What happened? The container ship 'Hua Yuan 9999', collided with a cargo ship 'PUHUI1' in Taicang area,...

Dead Fish to Fuel Norwegian Cruise Liner

The cruise industry is booming, thanks to its promise of spectacular views, exotic locales and floating luxury. But as the desire for ocean travel rapidly grows, there's been growing concern about its environmental impact...