Shell Marine Expands its Distribution Network
As part of its continuous review of its marine lubricants logistics offering, Shell Marine has expanded its distribution network into New Zealand, also adding three new key locations to its delivery options – in...
TMG Flies Flag for Palau International Ship Registry
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has expanded its global reach by linking up with a leading maritime consultancy.
PISR has appointed The Maritime Group (International) Ltd (TMG) as its Deputy Registrar for the Palau Flag...
Dwindling Merchant Marine Fleet Crimps U.S. Ability to Wage War
The once-mighty U.S. Merchant Marine fleet has nearly collapsed under the weight of high labor costs, zigzagging federal policies and intense competition from abroad, damaging America's position as the only country in the world...
Paris Gallery Opens Its Doors to Nudists
A Paris gallery has opened its doors for the first time to nudists with 161 visitors appreciating art in the raw.
The Palais de Tokyo, a contemporary art museum in the exclusive 16th arrondissement (district),...
Cold Shipping in Hot Demand as the World Craves More Fresh Food
According to Drewry, the demand to ship food across the ocean has doubled than the usual, which has set a new pace in one of the shipping industry’s hottest markets, the cold boxes, says...
Lost Footing and Grip Resulted in a Fatal Fall into a Cargo Hold –...
Summary
On 08 April 2017, while carrying out repairs in cargo hold no. 3, the third engineer fell approximately six meters from the cargo hold’s ladder, just under the cargo hold’s access ladder lower platform,...
[Watch] Pulaski Shipwreck Location Confirmed by Divers
Blue Water Ventures International and Endurance Exploration Group verified the identity of the Steamboat Pulaski. Several items were recovered containing the name "Pulaski" on the artifacts, establishing the ship’s provenance. The Pulaski sank in...
Iran Deal Pullout Worries Shippers
The recent developments in the Iran nuclear deal has put shipowners in a spot. The US decision of pulling out from the nuclear deal has raised concern over a potential oil price rise and...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
DRY REPORT
Capesize
A positive mood for the coming days, with rates firming again as the week closed out. In Asia, the key C5 route, West Australia/China, peaked at $8.55, but then lost ground as a...
Capesize Rates Firms Up
Capesize
A positive mood for the coming days, with rates firming again as the week closed out. In Asia, the key C5 route, West Australia/China, peaked at $8.55, but then lost ground as a holiday...