Toxic Hydrogen Sulphide Kills Crew Aboard Vessel
On September 1, a crew member was grievously injured after he was injured during a work accident onboard a cargo vessel.
What happened?
A crew member onboard the vessel ‘Key Fighter’ was severely injured during a...
[Watch] This British Crew Sang a Hilarious Song as Their Ship Burned
The last moments on a sinking ships can be quite daunting, for that can only be seen from the ones who are directly experiencing it. This story is about a Royal Navy ship that...
MAN Energy Solutions Unveils ME-LGIP Dual-Fuel LPG Engine
MAN Energy Solutions first ME-LGIP (–Liquid Gas Injection Propane) engine has been launched in Copenhagen Research Centre
It has different modes and in the gas mode, it operates with only 3% of the...
Composite Car-Carrying Vessel
Despite the benefits of this design, there are some challenges in achieving them. The most important one was the issue on determining how to connect the composite panels to the supporting steel structure.
Also a...
Freightos Baltic Container Report – Week 34
China - US peak season shipping is in full swing.
China vs West Coast prices were just one dollar less than the previous year, at about $1,210/FEU.
They’ve risen 73% since then and...
What is Driving the Summer Rally of LNG Spot Charter Rates?
LNG carriers spot rate on high tide
No disruptions from fuel prices
Demand for spot charter rise
Old vessels not economical for modern transit
LNG spot charter rates have touched the highest mark since...
Poor Tanker Market With a Growing Fleet
The severe tanker market conditions of last week is likely to prevail this week. However, despite the looming crisis BIMCO experts foresee a possibility of tanker fleet growth. Owners are digging deep into the...
Bulk Report – Week 35
Capesize
A turnaround in fortunes for the big ships, with a few slower days in the market. A build-up of tonnage and a lack of Brazil cargoes resulted in a slide in rates. The active...
ShipTek Summit 2018 – Conference & Awards
Organised by Biz Events Management, ShipTek Hong Kong Summit - Ship Owning & Ship Management Conference & Awards, concluded successfully at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 30th August 2018.
Launched in...
Wärtsilä and Others to Build Hitech Container Vessel
The technology giant Wärtsilä is all set to develop a state-of-the-art container vessel under an agreement with all leading marine players.
Industry consortium
An agreement has been signed between the leading marine industry players to collaborate...