SMM – Fleet, Technology, Regulation & Markets

Over 50,000 are expected for the biennial SMM fair in Hamburg next month Run down orderbook value to $221 billion from $278 billion...

Disputes Heightens Uncertainty and Kill Trade Growth

The US-Iran trade war is starting to affect the major economies of the world. IMO hasn’t changed the 3.9% GDP prediction till now. ...

Two Decades After Cunard’s Star Is Shining

Recently, Forbes published an intriguing story about Cunard Line, the ship which has finally reached the harbour after decades of struggles in navigating on...

Tanker Report – Week 35

VLCC Chinese charterers dominated in the Middle East Gulf, with rates easing slightly to WS 56/57 and South Korea discharge at WS 55 all basis...

Launch of World’s First Online Maritime Clustering

Bin Sulayem: ‘The initiative is a step towards strengthening the sector’s investment appeal and catalyze the industry to achieve economic diversification.’ More than 5,500...

The Man Supervising Maersk Tankers’ LR2s Being Built in China

Peter Bertelsen knows MR tankers like the back of his hand. So far, he has supervised the building of 13 of 19 MR newbuildings...

Cargo Ship Sails to Europe through ‘Polar Silk Road’

On September 2, a Chinese cargo vessel successfully sailed out to the Arctic Circle to complete its maiden voyage through the ‘Polar Silk Road’. What...

Toxic Hydrogen Sulphide Kills Crew Aboard Vessel

On September 1, a crew member was grievously injured after he was injured during a work accident onboard a cargo vessel. What happened? A crew member...

[Watch] This British Crew Sang a Hilarious Song as Their Ship Burned

The last moments on a sinking ships can be quite daunting, for that can only be seen from the ones who are directly experiencing...

MAN Energy Solutions Unveils ME-LGIP Dual-Fuel LPG Engine

MAN Energy Solutions first ME-LGIP (–Liquid Gas Injection Propane) engine has been launched in Copenhagen Research Centre It has different modes and in...