Greater Protection for Abandoned UAE Crew
Abandoned crew will receive greater protection from unscrupulous ship owners which is made possible by the new partnership between the Federal Transport Authority and...
Rope on Propeller Causing Partial Loss of Propulsion
Summary
A platform supply vessel (PSV) started mooring operations whilst stern to a platform, without anchoring, in order to conduct a snatch lift. The platform...
All Woman Crew Goes Around the World in Eight Months
On May 21, an all-woman crew reached Goa after successfully circumnavigating the globe in a 55-foot sailboat for more than eight months, the first-ever...
Scrubbers: Risk and Opportunities
Mr. Panayiotis Mitrou, Marine & Offshore Technology & Innovation Manager, LR, presented on the risks and opportunities arising from scrubbers during the 2018 GREEN4SEA...
Brexit Risks Putting U.K. Freight in the Slow Lane
After the Pride of York ferry sailed into the Belgian port of Zeebrugge from Hull in the U.K. earlier this month, dozens of cargo...
Sale and Leaseback Agreements for Five Scorpio Product Tankers
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has agreed to sell and leaseback three MR product tankers (STI Ville, STI Fontvieille and STI Brooklyn)...
Seaspan Accepts Delivery of 10000 TEU SAVER Containership
Seaspan Corporation announced that it has accepted delivery of the CMA CGM Mundra, a 10000 TEU containership that will commence a fixed rate time...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
TANKER REPORT
VLCC
Rates in the Middle East Gulf for 270,000 tonnes to China have been steady at WS 41/41.25, while WS 37.5 was done to...
[Watch] Little Robot Washes Sides of Giant Ships
The Climb Rob 125 can pressure wash walls of giant objects. The remote-controlled robot has magnetic wheels to stick to metal surfaces.
Disclaimer: This video...
20 Point Checklist for IMO 2020 Readiness
The NSI reportedly released a 20 point checklist that helps shipowners better prepare for the upcoming IMO 2020 sulphur cap.
Analyse your historic...