Fine and Jail for Tanker Pollution
On July 12, a Singaporean shipping company was fined $1 million fine and serve a two-year probation period for charges on oil tank pollution.
What happened?
The...
So You Want to be a Cruise Ship Musician, do You?
by Bill King
For those wondering what it likes to be a musician on a cruise ship, FYIMusic News has insights on this. This article sums...
Just-In-Time – Part of the Solution to Cut Ship Emissions?
Ships remain anchored for many hours or days near the harbours until it gets a berth. But, this lead to fuel being used thereby...
2020 Sulfur Cap – Panic and Shock Ahead?
Over 90% of global trade is carried out by sea. This includes the world's energy, raw materials and manufactured products. The current situation is...
Higher Container Equipment Prices to Squeeze Leasing Rate Returns
Container equipment rental rates and cash investment returns remain weak, despite last year’s recovery. Although prospects for the coming years are almost as good,...
DryShips Inc. Announces Fleet Update
NASDAQ released a press release from DryShips Inc., a diversified owner and operator of ocean going cargo vessels, on wednesday. In the press release...
If You Like a Party, These are the Caribbean Cruises for You
Irrespective of our personality, we can all enjoy a Caribbean cruise. Whether it's Reggae, calypso, salsa, soca – whatever place you like to party,...
French Shipping Giant Ditches Iran
French container transport and shipping company, CMA CGM, has joined Hyundai Merchant Marine, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping in withdrawing its Iranian services in...
IBIA Chooses Copenhagen for its Convention
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has planned to conduct its IBIA Annual Convention 2018, on 6th-8th November 2018, at the Scandic Kodbyen hotel...
Jail for Chief Officer of Ship in Fatal Collision Who was Unqualified
The first chief officer of a ship that was involved in a fatal collision off the southern island of Pulau Sebarok in 2017 has...