Oil Tanker Runs Aground Near Petit Bois Island

According to an article published by Wlox, the U.S. Coast Guard continued efforts Monday morning to remove an oil tanker that ran aground near Petit Bois Island. What happened? On April 21, Coast Guard officials said...

Hidden Camera Aboard Women’s Bathroom? NCIS Initiates Investigation

According to an article published by NBC News, a Navy spokesperson confirmed that NCIS is investigating the device found aboard the USS Arlington, currently in port in Greece. What happened? The U.S. Navy is investigating a...

IMO 2020 Effect on the Fuel Bunker Mix Short – and Long Term

As the global shipping industry is sailing towards the major change in bunker fuel regulations by IMO from January 1, 2020, a forecast on the volatile transition by Rystad Energy is stated in a...

Dry Bulk FFA Market: Capesizes Dragged Down by Cargo Shortage

Iron ore shipments from Western Australia were still restarting at the aftermath of Cyclone Veronica. BMO Capital Market (BMO) placed a total reduction of 20 million mt of iron ore exports from Rio...

Shell Marine Launches Shell Alexia 40 Lubricant Ahead Of IMO 2020!

Shell Marine is introducing Shell Alexia 40 – a new two-stroke engine cylinder oil running on VLSFO and produces only 0.5% sulphur content. Shell Alexia 40 has been developed to optimize equipment performance and condition...

[Watch] Liquefied Natural Gas — Ship Fuel of The future?

 LNG outperforms conventional ship fuels in terms of emissions. Although LNG is a global commodity, ships can only fill up on it in a few ports. Now bunker supply vessels might convince shipping companies...

Teekay and Nautilus Labs Join Hands To Improve Gas Vessel Efficiency

In a recent development, Teekay LNG Partners has announced that they have signed a full fleet partnership to enhance the efficiency of their gas vessels using US-based startup Nautilus Labs’ software solution, says an...

Vroon Offshore Services Wins Major New Contract

Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Aberdeen has been awarded a major new contract with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC, for the provision of emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) services, says a press release published...

YSA Design Delivers Stylish Slice of Costa Venezia To China

According to an article published in Cruise Ship Industry, a sizeable slice of Venetian style and chic will float into Asia’s flourishing cruise market next month, when Costa Venezia reaches Tokyo after a 53-day...

IMO 2020 – Charter Party FAQs

According to a notification issued by the Standard Club, the following are the issues and FAQs pertaining to IMO 2020 charter parties and these are likely to assist members (as owners and charterers) in...