Mitsui Delivers a 60,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier
On October 25, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has finally completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier ‘M.V. Venezia’ to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited. The new carrier is the 26th...
Global Shipping Emissions Rise as IMO Discuss Climate Action
Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). This finding increases pressure on policymakers gathering at...
More Speed Fines Levied Against Ships in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The authorities from Transport Canada has planned to levy increased fines if they violate speed restrictions in place at the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Protect whales:
This measure is implemented to protect right whales in the...
Crude Oil Tanker Ran Aground on Western Scheldt, Netherlands
On October 26, an Aframax tanker loaded with crude oil reportedly ran aground after suffering from mechanical failure.
What happened?
The Aframax tanker ‘Maria Bottiglieri’ ran aground on Western Scheldt up Vissingen abeam of Borssele, Netherlands....
Maritime’s ‘Fuel of the Future’
As the maritime world increasingly mulls alternative fuel and propulsion solutions, Maritime Reporter & Engineering Newsdiscusses the path ahead for (liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Timo Koponen, VP, Flow & Gas Solutions, Gas and LNG,...
Meet the Greek Woman in Charge of an 82,000 Ton Vessel
Stella Frantzeskaki, a Greek woman from Crete, is a rare breed and one of the few female captains of a cargo ship, in the world.
Originally from the village of Nea Roumata near Chania; Frantzeskaki...
The First All-Electric Autonomous Ship
Yara Birkeland’s batteries will be charged with clean Norwegian hydro-power during loading and unloading, lowering yearly CO2 emissions by about 700 tons, explained Esben Tuman, Yara’s corporate communications VP.
“The vessel will also slash NOx...
Environmental and Human Capital Challenges and Growth
The second The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai, on 24th October, underlined the potential that exists for growth and development within the region's tanker sector. To...
Costamare Charters its Vessels at Much Higher Rates
Costamare Inc. reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-months ended September 30, 2017.
Voyage revenues adjusted on a cash basis of $98.4 million and $303.4 million for the three and nine-months ended...
FPSO Market Forecasted for Accelerated Growth
FPSO stands for Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading. A FPSO vessel is a type of floating production system that is used for the offshore production, storage, and offloading of oil and gas. Usually, it...