22 Safe After Bulk Carrier Catches Fire
On November 10, a bulk carrier caught fire at Bontang near Kalimantan and 22 crew members onboard the vessel were deemed safe.
What happened?
The bulk carrier 'Golden Ocean' issued a distress signal southeast of Bontang, Kalimantan...
Sulfur Cap: Vacuum Gas Oil Blending May Rise VGO Demand
The 2020 International Maritime Organization 0.5% marine fuel sulfur cap changes are starting to shine a spotlight on the feedstocks market, with vacuum gas-oil (VGO) expected to be a major blending product in the...
[Watch] Monster Ship Engine Set to Crank
A monster ship engine is to be set running at a vintage machinery 'crank up' event in Canterbury next month.
The 14 tonne behemoth is the pride and joy of Geraldine octogenarian Allan Averis, who...
Quicker and Easier than Falling Asleep
Harry Potter asks his godfather’s spirit, “Does it hurt?” after his death, during their spiritual encounter. The answer Sirius Black gave was, “Dying? Not at all. Quicker and easier than falling asleep.” This answer...
Two Successful Trips of LNG-fuelled Aframax Tankers Through Arctic
Russian shipping company PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) has reported two successful voyages of LNG-fuelled vessels through arctic waters, says an article in NGV Global News.
Inaugural LNG bunkering
On 2 October 2018, the inaugural LNG bunkering...
Deals and M&As this Week: Port of Bellingham, Fincantieri, CMA CGM Group
In a recent development, Port of Bellingham and Ports America have signed a service contract and Fincantieri secured a contract from Virgin Voyages.
The Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Port of Bellingham and Ports America have signed a service contract...
Ship Owners Started Testing with 0.5% Sulfur Bunker Fuel
According to a Platts report, Asian ship owners have started taking 0.5% sulfur low sulfur bunker fuel. This comes at a time when we are headed for IMO 2020 deadline in less than 2...
3 Die in Cargo Hold of Japanese Cargo Vessel
Three male crewmembers of Filipino nationality, died in cargo hold of Japanese timber carrier.
What happened?
Three male crewmembers, who had been working at cargo hold in a Panama flagged general cargo ship APPOLO KITA, became...
GSBN Blockchain Vie with Maersk-IBM Blockchain Group
Ocean Alliance starts own blockchain group, firing shot across bow of Maersk-IBM alliance. New group floats alternative blockchain solution for container trade, says Michael Angell in an article for Freight Waves.
Idea behind Ocean Alliance...
Container Shipping Alliances Under Scrutiny
A report issued by the International Transport Forum which studies the Impact of Alliances on Container Shipping has come under fire from the World Shipping Council (WSC).
WSC accused ITF, an amalgamation of 59 countries...