Weaker Demand for Vessels Sends Baltic Index to Over 7-Month Low
Shipping records lowest rates since April 2012
Capesize loses 4.6 percent and records decrease in daily earnings
Panamax index falls for fifth consecutive time and records decrease in daily earnings
Supramax loses one point
On November...
An End to Emissions? Why Hydrogen Fuel-Cells will Revolutionise Maritime
A collaborative project explores the potential of powering vessels with fuel-cell technology.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power has been successfully installed in other areas.
Leveraging the current kW-scale fuel-cell technology into a full MW-scale output.
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[Watch] Fleet Cleaner has Won the Maritime Innovation Award 2018
On November 12, at the Maritime Awards Gala organized in Amsterdam, Fleet Cleaner has coveted the prestigious Maritime Innovation Award 2018.
True maritime innovation
The jury members hailed the company for its true maritime innovation. Winning the award...
STM – Press Release – Validation Project Final Conference
The STM Validation Project Final Conference attracts 350+ people.
9 industry actors intend to take responsibility for technical governance of digital Maritime Service Infrastructure developed by STM.
EU invests 20 million euro in...
Protection Vessel Weekly Report
An anchored MV was robbed in Lagos Nigeria, reports Protection Vessels.
What happened?
An anchored MV was boarded by one robber at 0130 UTC in position 06:16.36N - 003:17.48E, Lagos, Nigeria.
Robber on Deck
The robber was...
ABB Signs Breakthrough Contract for Marine Automation in China
A Chinese built Viking Line vessel has roped in ABB for marine automation system.
This will empower both the online and offline crew with a comprehensive of vessel operation view.
The 63,000 GT...
Baltic Index Inches Down on Weaker Demand Across Vessels
On November 19, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, edged down, hurt by lower demand across vessel segments.
Key observations
The overall index, which factors in...
ONE’s 4th Newly Built 14,000 TEU Magenta Containership Delivered
On November 26, the company ONE successfully delivered its vessel with a carrying capacity of 14,000 TEU at Kure Shipyard of Japan Marine United Corporation and its sublet owner is Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
The company's...
[Watch] 49′ Crossover Houseboat: An Evolution in Yachting
The Crossover is part houseboat, part yacht, and the best of both. It is a boat that is designed for cruising in rivers, lakes, and protected saltwater. Fiberglass unibody construction means it is low...
The Mounting Risks of Dirty Fuel
Dirty fuel to attract hefty fines.
Responsibilty shift from technicians to crews to ensure fuel is compliant.
Mass Flow Meters helps but not a fix.
From an environmental, regulatory and operational perspective, the pressure...