Newbuild VLCC Heading to Rotterdam with 280,000 mt of 10 ppm Diesel
A newly build 299,633 dwt vessel is carrying 280,000mt of diesel to Rotterdam.
VLCC Tonegawa is the 4th ship carrying diesel to Europe, since June.
The vessel might stop offshore at Lome to...
Americas Bunker Fuel Commentary
Prices fell across the board for the US Atlantic and West Coast markets as crude and ULSD slipped Monday. During the Platts Market on Close assessment process, Glencore had five individual offers -- for...
World’s Largest Container Ship on Maiden Voyage
On August 6, the World’s largest container ship owned by China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) has departed for its maiden voyage.
Vessel Specs
The World’s largest container ship ‘COSCO Libera’ owned by China Ocean Shipping Company...
‘Beaching’ of Vessels for Shipbreaking – Legal or Illegal?
In light of increasing public and political concern globally over the practice of beaching vessels for dismantling, Gard reviews the current legal regime that may apply to shipowners when considering their recycling options.
Ship recycling
Commercial...
Cruise Passenger Accused of Sex Assault
On August 10, a cruise ship passenger has been accused of sexual assault on another passenger in the Bermuda area.
What happened?
The passenger has been identified as a 27-year-old New Jersey man has not been...
Broken Bridge Blocks Ships from Port
On August 10, the Rio Vista bridge got stuck in a downwards position and the middle section has been closed down for traffic.
What happened?
The vehicle traffic across the Rio Vista Bridge centre section was...
[Watch] Dutch Freighter Collided with Pier at Ceuta
On Aug 14, 2018, around 11.30 a.m. the "Manisa Camilla" collided with the heliport pier while docking at the Alfau wharf in Ceuta with the assistance of two tugs. Concrete of the pier broke...
Presence of 4–Cumyl–Phenol Identified! How Bad Bunkers Damage Ships
Do authorities really care?
Contaminated fuel delivered in some ports from January 2018
Mechanical failures due to contaminated fuels
Small plastic stones/rocks found
Phenolic compounds found in fuel samples
High concentration of boiling carboxylic...
More Ships Adding Scrubbers to their Smokestacks to Support Fuel Oil Usage in 2020:...
There seems to be an increase in interest for ships on adding a cleaning systems to their smokestacks. This means that the vessels will still burn a sizable amount of fuel oil once new...
It’s a Container Cell Guides
Containers are commonly stowed below deck and sometimes on deck within fixed vertical cell guides, which guide them into place and ensure that they do not move during the voyage.
Rolled container guides – Special...