China Shipping Terms: Ignorance is NOT Bliss
A report published in the ChinaLawLog clearly demarcates why we should know the standard shipping terms while doing business in the country. They say “ignorance is a bliss” but certainly that's not the case...
Moody’s Sees Stable Outlook for Global Shipping
A report published in Moody’s website highlights their outlook for the global shipping industry. As per the report, the next 12 months are looking to be quite stable as the supply-demand improves in the...
Going with the Grain a Win for Ports
The global trade of grains does not generate the same volumes as coal and iron ore. But as a cargo, grains tend to be both more valuable and more delicate than either of the...
Chinese Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam’s Northern Coast
On June 24, a Chinese vessel reportedly sank of Vietnam's northern coast and its crew members were rescued.
What happened?
The Chinese vessel was enroute from Van Gia Port in the city of Mong Cai to...
[Watch] Tanker Breached, Major Oil Spill in Rotterdam
On June 24, a breached tanker was a major source of oil spill when it leaked 200 tons of fuel oil into the Sea.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Bow Jubail’ collided with pier at LBC Oil...
Hydraulic to Lower the Wheelhouse Failed Resulting in Allision
On June 23, a container ship allided against the Palmrain bridge due to low hydraulic power.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Alorba II’ was enroute from Basel loaded with containers and before passing the Palmain bridge lost...
Danish Maersk Line Ship Rescues 113 Off Italy
On June 23, a vessel belonging to the container shipping shipping Danish Maersk Line was instrumental in rescuing 113 migrants off the coast of southern Italy.
What happened?
The container ship ‘Alexander Maersk’ changed its course...
Fire Due to Fuel Spraying from a Leaking Flange Aboard
Summary
On August 17, 2016, a fire broke out in the main engine room of the rollon/roll-off (Ro/Ro) passenger vessel Caribbean Fantasy when fuel spraying from a leaking flange came in contact with a hot...
Compliant Fuel Not a Problem! USCG Set to Enforce 2020
Amidst the tension over meeting the deadline of 2020 sulphur cap, the USCG has said that they are ready to enforce the new rule, reports the MarineLog.
"We don't believe there will be a...
60% of the Current Ships May Go for Scrubbers
Ahead of the IMO sulphur cap deadline,almost 60% of the current ships are gearing up for the scrubbers switch. In order to cater to this high demand of scrubbers installation, the global marine consultancy...