First LNG Bunkering Ship-to-Ship by Coralius to Fure West
For the first time the Skangas’ Coralius bunkered liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a vessel. The operation took place on international waters, Northern Kattegat, in the middle of the sea between Frederikshavn, Denmark and...
Onboard Repairs – Compliance and Statutory Requirements
Recently an entered vessel carried out repairs to a part of the vessel’s structure that fell within the ambit of Class. However, Class had not been notified of the original damage nor of the...
Does “One Belt One Road Policy” Help Shipping?
Leading ship finance executives see China’s massive One Belt One Road (OBOR) as very positive for shipping.
OBOR is already seeing major infrastructure investments in across Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
“It’s a...
Mooring Equipment Failure in Storm Grounds Vessel
Spirit of Kona lying on its port side on the rocks near Kukailimoku Point. (Photo by Coast Guard)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the grounding and subsequent breakup...
Baltic Dry Index Continues Gains
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward momentum amid analyst suggestions that the long-lived dry bulk slump is now nearing its end.
BDI gained 17 points to reach 1415 - the highest the index...
Japanese Lines to Order 20 LNG Ships for Toyota
Toyota’s growing interest towards greener ocean transport mirrors its ongoing investment in sustainability.
Project Portal:
In a joint participation effort called the Project Portal, Toyota intends to build heavy-duty, hydrogen-fuel-cell trucks to decrease emissions at the...
Convention for the Control of Ship’s Ballast Water
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, adopted in 2004 (BWM), comes into force on 8 September, and aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms...
China Launches World’s Largest Ore Carrier
China launched the world's largest ore carrier on Tuesday in Qingdao City of east China's Shandong Province.
The carrier, with the length of 362 meters and width of 65 meters, has a super capacity of 400,000 tons. At a speed of 14.5 knots...
Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings, Killing Scores
A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing more than 200 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City.
President Enrique Peña Nieto said more than 20 children had died and 30...
Accident During Unloading of Ferry
On September 17, a staff member was reportedly injured during an accident while unloading cargo from the vessel.
What happened?
The 29 year old staff member, suffered injuries to his head, chest and back after he...