WinGD and ExxonMobil Unite To Optimise Engine Performance for Smart Shipping
Co-operation of two major marine industry suppliers to benefit vessel operators during a time of unprecedented change
The integrated system will enable engine optimisation to enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs
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Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 16, 2019
Protection Vessel International has released the Maritime Security Report for Week 16 of 2019. The report formulated on 30th April 2019 highlights the various security breaches that have happened over the past week.
Peru: Robbers board...
Navios Takes Delivery of 10,000 TEU Boxship
Navios Maritime Containers announced that it took delivery of a 2011-built 10,000 TEU containership on April 23, 2019, says an article published in Marine Link.
Charter terms and conditions
As previously announced, the containership was acquired...
A Fleet of Tankers Is Hoarding Oil for a Gathering Storm
With new ship-emission regulations taking effect in 2020, traders are using the channel to hoard fuels for which demand will boom.
Top trading houses are beginning to gather a fleet of tankers to...
‘Mystery Ship’ Runs Aground in Coral Sea
A mystery ship which ran aground on a reef between Australia and New Caledonia has baffled authorities in the French territory, reports SBS News.
What happened?
The 30-meter long vessel was spotted on Chesterfield reef on...
Mercator Ltd. Sells VLCC for 27.5 Million USD
According to a letter issued on 30th April, 2019, the company Mercator Ltd. has announced plans to sell their vessels as a part of their strategic plan, reports the Hindu Business Line.
The company...
Seabourn’s Ultra-Luxury Expedition Ships To Be Powered by ABB Propulsion
In a recent development ABB has announced that they have won a contract to supply their power and propulsion technology for Seabourn’s two expedition cruise ship newbuilds, says a press release published on their...
UK Chamber Helping IMO’s Global Sulphur Cap in 2020
According to an article published in the Steel Guru, the UK Chamber is helping its members prepare for the IMO’s global sulphur cap in 2020, a new regulation that could be highly disruptive without...
[Answer] When Is the Deviation of the Ship’s Route Justified Or Unjustified?
Ships often deviate from their routes to make it more commercially viable but the question remains if this is justified or not. What are the instances when such deviations are justified and hence goes...
Maersk Offers Online Digital Customs Clearance
Maersk’s online digital system aims at expediting customs clearance and remove delays that are time consuming and expensive.
The new one-stop-shop allows timely and efficient handling of export and import declarations for customers.
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