IMO G8 BWMS Guidelines Comes To Force, Companies Get Approval

Optimarin confirmed the receipt of a revised IMO G8 certificate for its ballast water treatment technology, says a press release published on their website. IMO...

Former ICS Secretary General Hinchliffe Gets 2019 International Maritime Prize

Former Secretary-General of ICS, Mr. Peter Hinchliffe is to be awarded the International Maritime Prize for 2019, says a press release published on IMO...

DNV GL Analyses The Feasibility of Biofuel Use in Shipping

As biofuel is turning out to be zero carbon solution for shipping, DNV GL does some reality check. Upon analysis, it is revealed...

Mucus Thickness Regulation Helps in Breathing

According to an article published in Science Daily,a new improved mucus thickness regulation has been found to be effective in helping patients of chronic...

Bravehearted Pilots & Officer Get 2020 IMO Award

Two Brazilian pilots will receive the 2020 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. They averted an environmental disaster and an officer from...

Shipbuilders Focus More On Design To Achieve Better Efficiency

The IMO 2020 regulations, along with the promise of further mandates down the line, are pushing ship designs forward. With the IMO 2020...

Decarbonization Needs Fuel & Technology Investments, Says Shipping Experts

Shipping experts updated the industry on upcoming IMO and regional emissions regulations at Riviera’s Maritime Air Pollution, Europe, virtual conference. Panellists said shipping will...

[Watch] FDA Discusses the Pros & Cons of Emergency Vaccine Authorisation

According to a Science Magazine report, last week an advisory group to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  raised concerns that the agency...

Captain of Cargo Ship Arrested for Collision

Greek authorities on Wednesday arrested the captain of a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship that collided with a Greek navy minehunter outside the country's main...

World Tanker Market Sees Possible Rate Hikes

Fledgling demand will have a major impact on total volumes needed, while global oil and petrochemical production is expected to increase slightly. The...