Product Tanker Order Surge Eclipses Total For 2022 In Six Months

According to Shipowning body BIMCO, An upsurge in freight rates and demand has seen product tanker orders in the first half of this year...

Here’s Why New Zealand Needs A Ministry For The Ocean!

The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand's ocean policies. Vast Ocean...

Huangpu Wenchong Delivers A Great 1900 Teu Container Ship To BRIESE

The 1,900 TEU container ship "PANAY" (H2409) built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding was successfully delivered to BRIESE on July 25,2023. Characteristics of "PANAY" The ship...

Europe & Africa Market Update

Most bunker benchmarks in European and African ports have moved in a tight range, and HSFO supply has improved in Gibraltar, says an article...

MSC Beefs Up It’s Standalone Network As Newbuilds Arrive

With over half a million teu added to its fleet since January and an order book of 1.5m teu, MSC is ramping up its...

A 7,000-mile-apart Couple Marries After 11 days

Couple who live 7,000 miles apart decide to marry after just 11 days together, states a Mirror news source. Cristian Paredes and Rebekah Clayton Cristian...

Subcontinent Receives 50% of Russia’s Oil Shipments From Obscure Dealers

Obscure traders ship half Russia’s oil exports to India, China after sanctions, states a Print News source. A Liberian-flagged oil tanker A Liberian-flagged oil tanker...

Energy-saving Device Capability Evaluation Agreement Between HEMEXPO and DNV

HEMEXPO and DNV sign agreement covering energy-saving devices capability assessment, states a Ship Management International news source. Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters Hellenic Marine...

Singapore’s First Methanol Bunkering To Be Presented To IMO

World's first ship-to-containership methanol bunkering Higher costs for methanol can be mitigated: MPA Separate bunker licenses might be issued for methanol: MPA Singapore completes...

Underwater “Parasite” Cocaine Smuggling: Deadly Rise

The Deadly Rise of Underwater ‘Parasite’ Cocaine Smuggling, writes Max Daly for Vice news source. VICE News analysis A tactic where gangs use scuba divers to...