While shippers have been warned that low-sulphur regulations must be enforced globally in 2020, which will see bunker costs added to their freight bill. Also, they could also face a huge upswing in freight rates...

On March 8, a cargo vessel raised a distress call after it developed a leak off Finland’s south coast. What happened? The Panamanian flagged cargo vessel, which was enroute to St Petersburg started to develop a...

A partnership has been formed to improve oil spill response at a time when tugs are expected to have a greater role in maritime emergency reaction and environmental protection. Norwegian suppliers Framo, Maritime Partner, Norbit...

Alfa Laval was among the recipients of the third annual GREEN4SEA Awards, which recognizes outstanding performance in fostering environmental excellence and sustainable shipping. At the awards ceremony on 6 March, Alfa Laval PureBallast was...

A captain along with 18 crew members have been held as captives in Dubai and have requested the government for help to enable them to return home. What happened? Since December, 2017, the crew members of...

Fleet Safety from Inmarsat, a new service incorporating FleetBroadband and a Maritime Safety Terminal (MST) has been recommended for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) recognition, after its performance was subjected to intensive review...

Ponant vessel top view (copyright Ponant - Stirling Design International) Azipod® propulsion, the ABB technology that has become the industry standard in the cruise segment since its launch in 1990, has secured its 100th cruise ship order, winning...

  Connectivity is a catchphrase in today’s marine industry, but Alfa Laval is taking concrete steps to make it a reality. With a new connectivity programme for Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers, the company is adding...

Tanker scrapping slowed in 2015 due to three key factors: Stronger spot market returns, low price being offered by buyers at the recycling yards, and the demand to store oil following the price collapse...

ECDIS: is the industry ignoring an important update? The role of modern marine systems are crucial to provide a sustainable shipping service. ChartWorld International business development director Oliver Schwarz insists that upgrading is a costly...