Samsung Heavy Wins Its 8th LNG Carrier Order
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has secured another order for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, says an article published in Lloyd’s List.
About SHI deal and orderbook
The shipbuilder said that...
FFAs Rise Amid Escalating US-China Trade
With a single Tweet from President Trump, the flames of the US and China trade war have rekindled and rattled the global markets, based on an article by Freight Investor Services.
Political instability
Political instability between...
Quick-Thinking Crew Narrowly Evade Being Taken Hostage by Pirates
One of the biggest semi-submersible ships in the world, Royal Boskalis Westminster NV’s Blue Marlin was attacked by pirates just over a week ago, based on an article published by IOL.
What happened?
Blue Marlin is...
Shipping Companies From Around the World to Flag to the UK
The UK Chamber has welcomed changes by the UK Ship Register (UKSR) that will allow owners from a broader group of countries to register their vessels in the UK, based on a report by UK...
Gasum Opens its First LNG-Biogas Station in Sweden
Finish energy company Gasum opened its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas filling station in Sweden, highlighting plans to expand the network in the country, based on an article published by LNG World...
UECC LNG Hybrid Solutions Targets Beyond 2030
UECC has prepared for beyond 2030 energy efficient environment solution by using a combination of gas and batteries.
They have already ordered 2 pure cars and PCTC which operates of LNG and Batteries.
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Maersk Line Boxship Loses Crew While Taking Pilot Onboard in Canada
As per media reports, the Container ship MAERSK PATRAS lost a man overboard while reportedly, taking pilot on board off Les Escoumins, Quebec, Saint Lawrence river mouth, in the morning of May 19.
What happened?
The...
IMO Discussed EU Ports’ Harmonized Scrubbers Action Proposal
Earlier this month, the European Sea Ports Organisation (EPSO) had called for urgent scientific research into the impact of liquid discharges from scrubbers, says an article published in Splash 247.
About the Proposal
The announcement was...
IMO 2020 Shaking Up How Shipping and the Oil Sector Works?
IMO is meeting for its only MEPC session this year ahead of 2020 sulphur regulations which will be affecting shippers and refiners.
The oncoming regulations will reduce air pollution and prevent 570,000 deaths...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 20, 2019
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 20th week of this year. The report dated 17th May 2019 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and charter...