GasLog Warsaw Helps Meet Rising Demand for LNG Shipping
Greek shipowners have been on a spending spree, ordering LNG carriers at South Korean shipyards at a rapid-fire pace.
The fleet investments are being driven by increasing LNG demand, which rose globally from...
How Will 2020 Regulation Conformance Be Monitored?
According to a press release, notes from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) – Sulphur Inspection Guidance. The following are some FAQ about the enforcement of IMO 2020 sulfur regulations.
These are taken from the...
$44.9 Million Worth Drug Busted Aboard Container Vessel at Dunkirk
Based on a report by Reuters, French authorities seized half a tonne of cocaine worth around 40 million euros ($44.9 million) in the northern port of Dunkirk.
What happened?
On May 14, Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin...
First Cargo Vessel in The World To Cross The Seas Without a Crew
A Stalham man designed remote controlled ship has become the first cargo vessel in the world to cross the seas without a crew, says an article published in North Norfolk news.
The designer of the...
NAPA Signs Contract for Inmarsat’s IoT Service
NAPA signs a contract to become the first certified application provider for Inmarsat’s IoT service, reports Smart Maritime Network.
What is in the agreement?
Inmarsat and NAPA, the leading provider of maritime software, services and data...
Finland’s Wärtsilä Acquires Ships Electronic Services in UK
Finnish firm Wärtsilä has acquired Ships Electronic Services (SES) as part of its strategy, to strengthen its service support in the UK, says an article published in Ship Technology.
About SES and its subsidiary
SES is a...
IMO 2020 Testing Debate Starts With Heated Exchange
Delegates have started discussions and lengthy debates on the implementation of the IMO 2020 sulfur cap at the IMO’s meeting on the marine environment.
Regulatory authorities enforce two samples to be tested, one...
First L-Class and Second E-Class Delivered
According to a press release, Thun Tankers has taken delivery of first L-Class and second E-Class on the same day.
L-Class and E-Class product tankers
On May 9, Thun Tankers took delivery of the 18,650 deadweight...
Ecospeed Wins Arctic Innovation Award 2019
According to an article published by OceanHub, on April 2, Subsea Industries won the Arctic Innovation Award 2019 for its Ecospeed non-toxic hull coating.
Most innovative technology
The winner of the award was announced at the...
Bulk Carrier Lists After Ore Liquefaction, Anchored in New Caledonia
Based on an article published in Fleetmon, a bulk carrier listed after its ore started liquifying, the vessel turned back and is currently anchored in New Caledonia.
What happened?
On May 8, bulk carrier 'New Beginning' left...