Fire and Explosions in Containers
Statistics released from various trusted sources have indicated that major cargo fire makes headlines in every 60 days. The timeline from putting out the fire to subsequent investigations is a tedious process.
Explosion onboard ships
There...
Why Scrapping Became Difficult
According to a newsletter analysis published by Alphabulk in association with MundoMaritimo says that the firm was crucial in changing the shipping world by laying new rules.
Scenario change
Earlier shipping was easy where shippers can...
LNG Ship Orders Pour In
Until now, around thirty-three, new LNG vessels have been ordered when compared to 2017 when only nineteen vessels were ordered. Increasing number of owners are moving towards LNG trade tempted by higher spot/short-term charter rates...
The UK Ship Detentions in August 2018
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during August 2018 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
New detentions
During August, there were five...
Contaminated Bunkers – “The Houston Problem”
Houston the first location affected with contaminated bunkers.
Singapore too faced bad bunkers and imports approximately 40% of its bunkers from the US.
More than 200 vessels have been affected by bad quality...
[Watch] Constant Vigilance Is The Key To Safe Sailing
In its latest video, sponsored by The Standard Club, the Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) investigates three recent reports that highlight hazards onboard ships. In each case, a serious incident was avoided by...
Shipping Rates Plunge as Owners Fret About Trade War Impact
Freight Rates on negative bullish trend
Economists and analysts could see economic and trade growth
Right after the effective trade policy revision by U.S. President Donald Trump which had fired its first phase in...
London School of Shipping Launched
New shipping school open in London after long standing discussions
Offers valuable knowledge to professionals working in shipping industry
Designed and delivered by pioneers in the shipping industry
Finally launched
A brand new school designed...
Airbus Cuts Fuel Costs For Cargo Ships 20%
Airbus engineers develop AirSeas in order to make wind power technology for cargo ships.
The company is using SeaWing sails on its cargo ships.
It will reduce 20% of the fuel cost and...
Suzhou and Nantong Also Require Low Sulphur Content Fuel- 1 October 2018
From 1 October 2018 onwards Vessels entering Suzhou and Nantong ECA Area in Yangtze River Delta ECA to use fuel with sulphur content not exceeding 0.5% m/m.
Members’ attention is drawn to the latest Circular...