Weekly Tanker Report – Week 26, 2021

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 26th week of this year. The report dated 02nd July 2021 provides a valuable...

ABB Digitises Azipod Electric Propulsion To Improve Efficiency

Already delivering decisive efficiency gains to an ever-increasing variety of ship types, ABB Azipod® electric propulsion now benefits from an automated steering function that...

K-Sim Navigation, Cargo & Engine Gain New DNV Class D Certification

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) said that its  K-Sim Engine, K-Sim Cargo and K-Sim Navigation simulator training solutions will be the first to attain certification according...

[FAQ] What To Consider When Preparing For Safety Equipment Survey On Ships?

Safety is of paramount importance onboard. The ship being a workplace prone to mishaps, no tables should be left unturned to ensure that the...

Xeneta Container Rates: Increase Slows, But No Relief for Shippers

Long-term contracted ocean freight rates continued their ascent through June, although not with the dizzying trajectory witnessed in recent months, reports Xeneta website. May’s 9%...

Seaspan Secures 2 TEU Containerships Delivery On Long-Term Charters

Seaspan Corporation has received delivery of two high-quality 15,000 TEU scrubber-fitted containerships (the “Vessels”). The Vessels were built in 2019 and are on...

A Set-up System That Prevents Plastic Entering In To The Sea

The 'Bubble Barrier' can keep plastic away from entering the sea. "The Bubble Barrier" was developed as a simple way to stop plastic...

Shell and Uniper To Explore Hydrogen Economy in Europe

Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V. (“Shell”) and Uniper Hydrogen GmbH (“Uniper”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”). It is to explore...

An 1886 Protectionist Law Gives Canada Power Over Alaskan Tourism

the Cruise industry Destruction Act an 1886 protectionist law gives Canada power over Alaskan tourism. tourism in general and cruise lines, in particular,...

China Aims at Canal Trade Route From Greece To Europe

China is considering building a canal trade route from Greece to Europe via the Balkans to speed up shipments of goods. 7;s $...