[Watch] The Investigation of the Sinking of US Cargo Vessel El Faro

This 15 minute video summarizes the NTSB investigation of the October 1, 2015, sinking of El Faro and the loss of all 33 mariners aboard. It examines the NTSB’s determination of the cause of...

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Shippers Fear Engine Failures as Industry Forced to Upgrade Fuel

New marine fuel might damage ship’s engines The use of scrubbers deposits sludge onboard Improper mixing of fuel might ruin ship’s voyage, says Intertanko LSFO Fuel availability for IMO 2020,unclear yet, no conclusions...

AET Announces Contract for DP Suezmax Tanker with Shell

New time charter deal by AET with Brazil shipping. Charter vessel equipped with Dynamic Positioning (DP) for dependability. “Helps develop Brazil’s global trade opportunities”, says Shell Trading and Supply Crude vice president. AET...

Megaships Being Built in Shanghai

World's largest container ships that can carry more than 23,000 standard containers Vessel will be 400 meters long and 61.3 m wide, and can move 220,000 metric tons of cargo First large container...

Diana Strikes Time Charter Contract for m/v Artemis

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter...

Maersk Line Announces Rates from Europe & Mediterranean

In a major development, the shipping giant Maersk Line has recently announced an increase in FAK rates (Freight All Kinds) which are subject to Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). Below are...

Only Cat Ever to Win the Highest Honor

An historical cat receives a Dickin Medal, the highest British honor awarded for animal displays of bravery in battle. As of 2018, only one cat has ever earned the prestigious prize. His name was...

DNV GL Awards AiP for Very Large Ethane Carrier Design

DNV GL has awarded shipyard Jiangnan with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a very large ethane carrier “PANDA E”. Jiangnan Shipyard gets AiP Leading classification society DNV GL has awarded Chinese shipyard...

Scrubber Numbers Surge to 1,262, But Still Not for All

The number of ships fitting scrubbers to meet 2020 sulphur cap continues to grow rapidly. Still, it is not an option available or suitable for all. Scrubbers opted for compliance According to a research, the number...