Crowley Christens First-of-its-Kind Ship
On October 20, the Crowley Maritime Corporation christened its Commitment Class combination container/roll on-roll off ship.
LNG powered ro-ro vessel
The container/roll on-roll off ship 'El Coquí', is among the first of its kind to be powered...
IMO Rolls Out Ship and Port Toolkits
In a mission to combat and reduce emissions across the maritime sector, the national authorities need to first quantify emissions and then develop a strategy to reduce them.
Toolkits for assessing emissions
In this regard, a...
The Perfect Cruise Ship: 10 Things that make the Ultimate Ocean Cruise Experience
With around $100,000 and some spare time on your hands you can get the perfect ship fantasy of a castaway on a crab-nibbled atoll, yearning for rescue after years without linen sheets, crisp martinis...
US to Delay Sulphur Cap 2020! Fuel Oil Market Rocked
The Trump Administration plans to slow down the IMO regulation rollout to avoid spike in fuel oil prices.
IMO has set January 1, 2020 as the start date for the new regulation.
Hi-lo...
Why You Should Always Close the Windows During Docking
The article highlights some of the things passengers should never do when on a holiday. One particular aspect involves additional privacy when docking during a river cruise.
Cruises are a favourite activity of the older...
[Watch] Rolls-Royce Reveal Remote Vessel Operating Centre
In a recent development, the Rolls-Royce company which is famous for its automobiles and aircraft engines, has released a video showing its progress in developing remote operations centres for autonomous ships.
What does it offer?
The...
Prospects for the Multipurpose Shipping Sector are Improving
Surging growth in renewable energy generation around the world and a construction boom in South East Asia that is expected to run for the next 10 years is good news for the once ailing...
Asia Aframax Freight Rates at Year High
Asian Aframax freight rates hit a new high for the year on a surge in loadings from both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Chinese independent refiners get fresh crude oil import quotas.
The...
Pirate Attacks Bulk Carrier in Indian Ocean
On October 16, a bulk carrier was attacked by armed pirates who approached the vessel in a speedboat.
What happened?
An unnamed bulk carrier was attacked by four pirates armed with AK-47 who approached the vessel...
Master Arrested! Drugs Found in Underwater Hull Gas Cylinders
On October 17, the Greek Coast Guard discovered 53 kilograms of marijuana attached to the hull of a container ship.
What happened?
Based on intelligence report, the Greek Coast Guard intercepted the container ship 'Ever Conquest'...