Chinese Shipping Firms Expands Fleet
The chinese shipping market is witnessing a sudden growth.
After a downturn of 7 years, the industry is recovering.
This optimism has lead to an increase in ship purchase by the companies.
Zhongchang...
Noble Group Sells Ship For $24 Million
A report published in the asia.nikkei.com highlights how the Singapore-listed commodities trader Noble Group's unit Core Integrity has agreed to sell to Bianca Corp, a Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier for $24 million in cash.
The...
Is Your Vessel Set to Report the Mandatory Fuel Oil Consumption Data?
The mandatory fuel consumption data collection system for international shipping, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in October 2018, has entered into force as of 1 March, 2018, reports IBIA.
Under this regulation, ships...
Shell Marine Prepares for More Cylinder Oil Uncertainties
The technical, commercial and regulatory variables in play when considering a ship owner’s optimum cylinder oil supply solution continue to rise. Shell Marine Global Technical Manager, Dr Sara Lawrence, offers a perspective for 2018.
New two-stroke...
[Watch] Dredger Ship Capsized
A ship capsized while carrying out dredging work at the Bogense Harbor and Marina, about 200 metres off the port.
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[Watch] Watchkeeper Distracted by Social Media Results in Collision
Summary:
At 00:26 on 6 August 2017, the 5.64m recreational motor cruiser James 2 and the 26.24m commercial fishing vessel Vertrouwen collided in Sussex Bay, 1.6 miles south-east of Shoreham harbour. James 2 was drifting...
Maritime Safety Group Formed Due to Ship’s Grounding
In the late January of this year, a Maritime Safety Group was set up by the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), keeping in mind a recent incident involving the GLORY AMSTERDAM which went aground...
MPA Thanks ICG in Controlling the Maersk Ship Blaze
On March 10, the Singapore Government, through its maritime and ports authority, thanked the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for its prompt action in extinguishing the fire and search and rescue (SAR) operations, after a...
Tanker Explodes! Malfunctioning Fuel Pump Blamed
On March 10, a fuel tanker erupted in giant explosion after malfunctioning of the fuel pump in northern Vietnam.
What happened?
The fuel tanker ‘Hai Ha’ exploded while it was pumping gasoline in Vietnam’s northern Hai...
Load Shift Tipped the Vessel Around
On March 10, a ship capsized while carrying out dredging work at the Bogense Harbor and Marina about 200 metres off the port.
What happened?
The ship ‘Sirius Høj’ was carrying out dredging work at Bogense...