China’s Unipec Books Tankers to Ship Crude from U.S. to Asia
Although it seem to have worsened after not having a single loading of crude oil from the United States bound for China since July 31, as visible from Thomson Reuters Eikon data, things have...
Uljanik Loses Siem Contracts for Four Car Carriers
Automarine Transport and Siem Shipping Inc, both part of Siem Group, have cancelled contracts with Croatian cash-strapped shipbuilder Uljanik for the construction of four Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTCs).
What happened?
In a regulatory filing, Uljanik...
Last Panamax Box Ship Escapes Scrapping
A panamax container vessel idle for more than three years has finally left its berth in Brunei Bay, Malaysia – but it is not bound for a scrapyard.
What happened?
The 2010 built vessel ‘Cornelia 1’...
Paris MoU Bans Vessel Skipping Repair Yard
An earlier detained vessel was refused access to the Paris MoU regions due to non-compliance of rules.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV Rawan’ was detained in Limassol (Cyprus) on 23 April 2018. It left the Port...
[Watch] Typhoon Causes Fuel Tanker Bridge Clash in Japan
A fuel tanker collided with a bridge linking the Osaka Kansai airport with the Japanese mainland.
What happened?
On September 4, the Typhoon Jebi touted to be the strongest storm faced by the country in 25...
Man Injured After Illegally Boarding Cargo Ship
On September 3, a man who illegally boarded a cargo vessel was injured after sustaining a fall.
What happened?
A man who illegally tried to board a cargo vessel ‘UAL Lobito’ sustained injuries due to a...
Lloyd Advises Strategic Approach for IMO 2020
15% of the global maritime fleet isn't likely to comply with it.
Shipowners need to keep in mind their trading routes, the chemistry of their fuel, storage and refilling conditions etc.
In case...
[Watch] Ghost Ship’ Mystery SOLVED
Earlier last week, the news of an empty ghost ship drifting in the Myanmar waters haunted people. After the ship went missing for 9 years, it was suddenly seen mysteriously drifting in Myanmar and...
[Watch] Typhoon Causes Ship to Crash Into Airport Bridge
A tanker smashes into a bridge linking Osaka's Kansai airport with the mainland after Typhoon Jebi makes landfall on Tuesday. The ship had been anchored but was forced into the bridge by the strongest...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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