Top 10 Reasons Why Scrubbers are the Best
Amidst several confusions regarding the benefits of using scrubbers to meet IMO 2020, Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020), a new organization consisting of 25 leading maritime companies (listed at the end of this...
ReCaap Piracy Alert! Avoid the Waters Off Celebes Sea
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) has been told by authorities in the Philippines that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) are planning to conduct kidnappings in the Sulu – Celebes Sea East of Sabah.
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2020 Regulation: The evolution of an Industry
In a year, the mandatory 0.5% m/m sulphur fuel limit globally, outside of dedicated emission control zones (ECAs), "a steep drop from the previous 3.5% m/m" limit will come into effect. All regulations have...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Flooded, Forced to Take an Emergency Detour!
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The passengers of a cruise were left terrified on rough seas after they heard a loud bang and their cruise ship started taking on water in the...
Verified Gross Mass: What We have Learnt in 2 Years
Two years ago, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amended the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) introducing the requirement to verify the gross mass of a full container prior to its...
Global Supply Chain to Get Breakbulk Relief Soon
As more vessels are scrapped, and new ships launched, industry analysts are forecasting a long overdue rebound in the breakbulk sector. Multipurpose shipping—including bulk and project cargo—is also expected to improve over the next...
LNG Tankers Stranded Off Singapore, Malaysia as Demand Weakens
Reuters quoted traders stating that “a fleet of half a dozen tankers carrying unsold liquefied natural gas (LNG) is floating in Singapore and Malaysian waters for up to two weeks as winter demand in...
Panamax Vessel Rates Surge to 5-year High
As per media reports, Panamax dry bulk vessel rates have surged 18% over the past month to near five-year highs amid strong Pacific coal transportation demand and a lingering Chinese appetite for Brazilian soybeans.
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LOOP Appears to Ready Another VLCC Loading
According to reports, the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port appeared to be preparing to load another VLCC on October 30.
VLCC arrives at LOOP
On October 19, the VLCC 'Xin Wei Yang' arrived at LOOP laden with...
[Watch] Incredible Story Behind a Creepy Ship Graveyard in New York City
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