Tanker Owners Advised to Bunker 0.5% Fuel in China 'to be on the Safe Side' Ships would then have the documentation to show that the fuel purchased is compliant, says Intertanko. The International Association of Independent...

a. Registration Ship managers and shipowners can register for the Shipping KPI by completing the online request form.  On the top right corner of shipping-kpi homepage click on “register your company”.  You will be prompted...

Caterpillar Marine Asset Intelligence and SpecTec cooperate to raise maintenance management efficiency and cut costs The parties are working on a joint solution to facilitate improved predictive maintenance, extend service intervals and reduce maintenance and...

‘Streamlined safety’ and ‘convenient compliance’ are key for shipowners at SMM 2016 Streamlined safety equipment procurement, servicing convenience and regulatory compliance are on the radar as global shipowners continue their search for cost and efficiency...

Of late, several incidents in the shipping world have been reported attributed to liquefaction of cargoes of iron ore fines and nickel ore.  These are frequently presented for loading in a dangerous condition.  The...

By CHRISTINA WOLFE Everything is bigger in Texas, they say.  Now, with the expansion of the Panama Canal this summer, we may start to see bigger ships in some Texas ports, too.  These bigger ships...

Serving medals of a decorated World War Two veteran, which were stolen in 2002 by thieves, have recently been replaced and presented back to their owner as part of a special civic ceremony this...

Singapore Authorities Form Maritime Safety Group The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has kicked off a new international safety initiative meant to reduce marine casualties in Singapore’s waters, which are among the busiest...

The introduction of invasive marine species into new environments through ballast water transfer is a major threat to the world’s oceans.  In its latest report, BCC Research reveals that the global shipping industry is...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is set to start discussions toward forming new alliances with three Japanese shipyards: Imabari Shipbuilding, Oshima Shipbuilding and Namura Shipbuilding. MHI established two new group companies in Nagasaki, Japan, in October...