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New Standard with Revised Bunker Contract
CROSS INDUSTRY GROUP SETS NEW STANDARD WITH REVISED BUNKER CONTRACT
Overview
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee approved a new set of standard bunker terms, developed by a cross-industry group, in New York on May 2. The BIMCO Bunker...
Tipping the Balance – Container Ship Subsidies
In light of the recent comment made by Maersk’s CEO Soren Skou regarding container ship subsidies let us approach the scenario in depth. While Maersk advices for a more competitive approach which rakes of...
The Basics of the Tanker Shipping Market
This is a special report focussing on the key drivers and influences of the crude tanker market, aiming to provide some basic market background and explaining the key market drivers to investors, commentators and...
Diesel Tankers Turn to New York After Stocks Drop
Tankers carrying diesel from Asia and Europe, including a giant 200,000 tonne cargo, are sailing towards New York where fuel supplies have dropped to a three-year low in recent weeks.
The very large crude carrier (VLCC) Maran...
Vessel Steering Gear with New Sensing Capability and Big Data Analysis
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced that it has reached an agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI; President: Yoshinori Kanehana; headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) on the joint development of...
Container Barge Allided with Railway Bridge
On May 13, 2018, at 6.52 p.m. the "Gouwenaar II", 1937 ts, allided with the Gouda-Waddinxveen-railway bridge at Alphen on the Rhine.
What happened?
The Gouwenaar II collided with the Gouda-Waddinxveen-railway bridge at Alphen on...
Two Ferries Crashed into Berths in Amsterdam
On May 13, two ferries sustained damages and passengers were injured after they crashed into berths located in Amsterdam.
What happened?
On May 13, the Dutch transport company GVB issued an instruction to ferries to be...
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...