Underwater Bow Thruster Reinstallation in Italy

A month after the hydrex workers removed the bow thruster of a 300-meter container vessel their men once again mobilized to Italy. They reinstalled the overhauled unit underwater with the use of our flexible...

[Watch] Cargo Ship Aground and Stranded Against Rocks Off Bari

    A Turkish merchant ship became stranded against rocks off the shore of Bari, Italy, reports The Australian. What happened? The Turkish merchant ship departed from Ortona on Feb. 22 and was heading to Turkey's Aliağa Port...

IBIA Bats for Sensible 2020 Solutions at IMO Meeting

IBIA sat for a PPR 6 session discussion on issues pertaining to 0.50% sulphur cap at the IMO headquarter this week. The  suggestions from this session are up for further scrutiny at the...

[Watch] How the Alfa Laval Spiral Membranes Work

Watch a detailed animation of the construction and functionality of Alfa Laval spiral membranes. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of...

Cuts and Outages Support but is Crude Demand Slowing?

Brent crude oil prices hit 2019 highs above $65 per barrel, reports FIS. What is the reason? Brent crude oil prices hit 2019 highs above $65 per barrel, spurred by OPEC-led supply cuts and a partial...

d’Amico Joint Venture Sells MR Product Tanker

The joint venture company between Mitsubishi Group and d’Amico Tankers has agreed to the sale of the 46,800 dwt MT High Strength. The vessel will continue its current time-charter out contract with d’Amico...

Grieg Star Recycles First Ship Under New EU Rules

Norway’s bulk and shipping company Grieg Star has started what it calls the first ship’s recycling under new EU rules on ship recycling, reports the Medi Telegraph. A Transparent and High-Quality Process CEO Camilla Grieg says...

Shell Marine Integrated Solutions Save Costs for China RO-RO Ships

Hainan Strait Shipping Co. Ltd has saved $123,000 based on Shell's recommendations. The company switched its trunk piston engine oils to a combination of Shell Argina S3 40 and Shell Gadinia S3 40. This change...

Kawasaki Delivers New LNG Carrier Shinshu Maru

The  Kawasaki Heavy Industries made new LNG transport vessel Shinshu Maru integrated with Moss LNG Tanks has been delivered to Trans-Pacific Shipping. The vessel has a 177,000m³ capacity and is scheduled to ferry LNG through Freeport...

Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 8, 2019

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the freightos baltic container of the 8th week of shipping activities of this year. The report highlights the plight of the container market at the on-sight of...