Spain Seizes Hashish Worth $22 Million from Mediterranean Ship
Spanish authorities have seized hashish with a street value of around 20 million euros ($22 million) from a merchant ship, reports Citynews1130.com.
About the incident
Spanish authorities say they have seized hashish with a street value...
Canadian Shipping Route on Detroit River Closed for 30 Hours
The Detroit River’s Canadian shipping channel was closed on June 17, 2019, after the mooring ropes tying a ship carrying 25,000 tons of gravel to shore snapped, says an article published in WindsorStar.
What happened?
Three...
Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels
The recently concluded (Maritime Environment Protection Committee) MEPC 74 meeting held in London last month for the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships, has set a guideline report for possible safety implications...
In 2025 Bunker Fuel Market Will Have a Net Worth of $273bln
According to Allied Market Research, the global bunker fuel market was valued at $137.21 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $273.05 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% during the...
IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan
The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
The IMO Secretariat will continue its cooperation with the UNFCCC Secretariat, including attending relevant UNFCCC meetings.
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Methanol As an Alternative Fuel for Different Ships Types
Nine ships are to participate in a methanol as bunker fuel project which has the backing of the Dutch government, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.
Green Maritime Methanol project
Green Maritime Methanol is...
Panama Canal Prepares for New Toll Structure With 30 Day Industry Feedback
In a major development, the Panama Canal published a proposal to modify its current tolls structure. There will be a 30-day formal consultation period for industry feedback until July 15, 2019, reports the Maritime...
MEPC74 Fuel and Machinery Impact Guidelines
The recently concluded MEPC74 meeting held in London last month put forward some valuable guidelines regarding fuel and machinery problems which are of paramount importance to shipowners and operators as they prepare for the...
DSME Cargo Containment System Solidus Approved for LNG Carriers
DNV GL approves DSME's Solidus LNG cargo containment system in vessels.
The GASA approval for installation of technology shows faith in DSME's high-performance insulation.
Together they are trying to optimize and develop technology...
Florida Based Small-scale LNG Plant To Serve Maritime and Offshore Markets
LNG liquefaction plant in Jacksonville, Florida, is supplying bunker fuel to the maritime industry and fuel for onshore rail and electric power.
JAX LNG is capable of producing 120,000 gallons of LNG per...