Tight October Expected for Fuel Oil in Northwest Europe

ExxonMobil to stop RMG 380 CST fuel from its 320,000 b/d Antwerp refinery. Fuel oil loadings for Singapore in September is under 1 million mt, when compared with just under 700,000 mt in...

Chevron IMO 2020 Ready Lubricants

Chevron Marine Lubricants has developed a range of cylinder lubricants that is compatible with virtually all available global sulfur cap 2020 fuel compliance options. Multi-fuel future As the global shipping industry prepares for the arrival of...

NYK Introduces Next-generation Ship’s Bridge

NYK has completely developed a ship bridge based on its new concept and it is ready to be deployed on a large container ship. Key aspects The model is capable of being integrated with information and...

Autonomous Ship Challenges – MOL Conducts Onboard Test

On September 26, the MOL announced to conduct a demonstration test on a ferry equipped with the Intelligence Awareness System (IAS) along with the U.K.-based Rolls-Royce Marine. Autonomous ships The ferry is operated by MOL Group company Ferry...

HFW Helps BIMCO Draft First 2020 Bunker Clause

HFW, a global, sector-focused law firm in association with BIMCO has released its first clause to support the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulphur emission rules. Bunker clause The new clause released by the company that focusses on...

[Watch] Learning to Avoid Fishing Vessel Collisions

 Fishing vessels may not always be relied upon to keep a good lookout, manoeuvre as expected or display the correct lights and signals where catching fish may be prioritised over compliance with the COLREGS....

Sulfur Cap Uncertain Options! Disruptions Expected

Disruptions expected in coal import and export markets Increased voyage rates in the entire supply chain Columbia to Asia and South Africa to Asia routes will face more impact Bunker fuel cost expected...

[Watch] Giant Killer Whales Chasing a Boat

 Stunning footage shows three massive orcas leaping out of the water just feet behind the motor boat as it speeds along the coast of Southern California near San Diego. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

Shipowners Form Scrubber Advocacy Group CSA 2020

A group of leading companies from the commercial shipping and cruise industries announced the creation of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020), whose mission is to provide information and research data to better...

20 Mistakes Travelers Should Never Make on a Cruise Ship

Heading out on a cruise? You're in for the time of your life! Cruise ships can be one of the best (moving) vacation destinations. There are literally hundreds of things to do on-board, from...