VLCC Front Falcon Sold to Third Party by SFL

On November 16, Ship Finance International Limited announced its plan to sell the 2002-built VLCC Front Falcon to an unrelated third party. Move to diversify fleet The delivery of the vessel to its new owner is...

[Answer] Sulphuric Acid and Sulphate Particulate Matter in the Exhaust Stream

Figure: Summary of typical emissions from a slow speed 2 stroke diesel engine The mechanism of fuel oil combustion in a diesel engine is well described by Wright (2000) : The oxides of sulphur (SOx; SO2 +...

Arc7 Class Tanker Begin Sea Trials

A new ice-breaking liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker of the Arc7 class has begun sea trials by South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) around the island of Geoje. On November 20, the 'Nikolay Zubkov',...

South Korean Shipyards Box Out Japan in LNG Tanker Market

Highlights South Korean shipyards overtake their Japanese rivals by bagging orders worth $9 billion. The country has entered into the playing field after a 2 year hiatus by bagging 78% of LNG orders this...

0.5% and 3.5%-S Bunkers Spread Could Reach $400/mt in 2020

The refiners inability to stockpile HFO is increasing bunker fuel price The price could go as high as $400/mt in 2020 as refineries are set to lose 200 million mt heavy fuel. As...

Autonomous Vessels Updated UK Code of Practice

The fast pace of change in maritime autonomy demands updated guidance Industry Code of Practice demonstrates UK’s leadership on autonomy New guidance focuses on operations, skills, training and vessel registration Maritime UK has published...

[Watch] Norwegian Frigate Sinks After Collision with Tanker

Although being held with wires, the Norwegian frigate 'Helge Instad' was depicted almost fully submerged, following a collision with the Maltese-flagged oil tanker 'Sola TS' in Hjeltefjorden, off Bergen. The Norwegian Coastal Administration is leading the oil...

[Watch] NYK’s Futuristic Emission-Free Vessel Design

Innovative technology to promote decarbonization. NYK’s reduction targets for GHG emission is 30% per ton-kilometer by 2030 compared with a 2015 base year. Power needed to operate the ship has been cut by...

Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 45

Report Highlights As of November 16, Continuing high transpacific ocean prices reflects increased demand. Less Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) bookings on Freightos went up 40% and 42%, respectively last month, a...

Diana Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Thetis with Hudson

M/v Thetis previously chartered at US$8,350 per day from a contract with Ausca Shipping Limited. It will now be chartering at US$10,650 per day for next 14 -17 months from 16 November 2018. ...