‘World’s First’ Zero Emission Marine Biofuel Trialled

Highlights GoodFuels has launched World's first zero emission biofuel for trial and tested onboard a tanker vessel during its commercial operation The company claims to deliver near-zero emissions...

Largest Container Ship Built in US Arrives in Hawaii

Highlights Largest container ship built in the U.S unveiled at Honolulu Harbor The vessel is the first of the series of four vessels built for Matson...

Greek Companies Plead Guilty to Polluting US Waters

In a federal court in Beaumont, Texas, two Greek shipping companies, Avin International, and Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises, pleaded guilty this week to...

Propeller Entangled in Chain off Kerch Strait Anchorage

A general cargo entangled her propeller while maneuvering for anchorage in Kerch Strait. What happened? General cargo ship LADY MARIA while maneuvering in the southern anchorage...

Container Ship Makes Its Last Jersey Voyage

Huelin Dispatch sailed through for the final time on November 19th. Channel Seaways becomes the only company providing cargo services to the Island. ...

Winter is Coming, Random Shocks Can be Powerful – BIMCO

Monthly average earnings for a VLCC shot up to USD 33,500 per day which was around USD 11,000 per day in August and...

EU Sides Japan in Suit Against S. Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry

Highlights EU expressed its intention to participate in an on-going complaint filed by Japan against South Korea. Japan blames South Korea for violating WTO regulations. ...

CMA CGM: Most Accomplished Asia Pacific Ship Owner of 2018

Highlights CMA CGM named ‘Most Accomplished Asia Pacific Ship Owner’ of 2018. Award for demonstration of sustainability, efficiency and environment-friendly approach. Successful in reducing CO2...

How to Know the Engine Room Before Joining the Ship?

VR start-up SeaBot XR could speed up the process of adjusting to new engine rooms for the crew. A smartphone and cardboard box...

NYMEX to Launch Low-sulphur Marine Fuel Futures Contracts in December

A Reuters report says that the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) is listing 11 marine fuel futures contracts with 0.5 percent sulphur content for...