SQE Marine Provides New Engine Room Procedures Guidelines

SQE MARINE consulting firm provides guidance regarding the new Engine Room Procedures Guide, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in February.  New Edition...

Ancient Shipwreck Reveals Centuries-Old Relics!

Researchers exploring an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Sweden discovered centuries-old relics, including a weapons chest and pieces of armor. Ammunition Making Chest  The maritime...

The Recent Surge In Weekly Cargo Has Chiefly Benefitted The Panamaxes

The past week saw the Baltic Dry Index rise by eleven per cent, with much of the upward momentum provided by the panamaxes and...

Zemba Gets Things Moving, As Hapag-Lloyd Signs Up For ‘Greener’ Shipping

Proving to be more than just idle talk, the Zero-Emission Maritime Buyers’ Alliance (Zemba) has awarded its first shipment tender to Hapag-Lloyd, for shipments...

Liners Add Capacity To Asia-ECSA As Ocean Rates Hit 18-Month High

With Asia-South America ocean freight rates at an 18-month high of around $4,350 per 40ft, mainline operators have been adding ships and calls to...

AtoB@C Shipping Welcomes First Plug-In Hybrid Newbuild In Sweden

AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, said that its first plug-in hybrid newbuilding Electramar reached the Baltic Sea, marking...

Damen Launches Pilot Project For Circular Shipbreaking

Damen Shipyards Group is launching a pilot project in which a small tug will be dismantled at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek site in a...

AMSA Inspection Report: Heavy Load Carriers Identified As Poorest Performing Ships In 2023

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) released its Inspection Report for the year 2023, revealing heavy load carriers as the poorest performing ships,...

Suez Canal Traffic Plunge Raises Inflation Fears: ONS Report

A dramatic 66% decline in shipping traffic through the Suez Canal due to vessel attacks has sparked concerns over inflation. The diversion of...

Tanker Market Trends: A Closer Look At VLCC, Suezmax, And Aframax

Explore the dynamic shifts and nuanced trends shaping the tanker market, from the fluctuating rates of VLCCs and Suezmax vessels to the steady...