Spain Seizes Hashish Worth $22 Million from Mediterranean Ship

Spanish authorities have seized hashish with a street value of around 20 million euros ($22 million) from a merchant ship, reports Citynews1130.com. About the incident Spanish...

Canadian Shipping Route on Detroit River Closed for 30 Hours

The Detroit River’s Canadian shipping channel was closed on June 17, 2019, after the mooring ropes tying a ship carrying 25,000 tons of gravel...

Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels

    The recently concluded (Maritime Environment Protection Committee) MEPC 74 meeting held in London last month for the prevention and control of marine pollution from...

In 2025 Bunker Fuel Market Will Have a Net Worth of $273bln

According to Allied Market Research, the global bunker fuel market was valued at $137.21 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $273.05 billion...

IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan

The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient. The IMO Secretariat will continue its...

Methanol As an Alternative Fuel for Different Ships Types

Nine ships are to participate in a methanol as bunker fuel project which has the backing of the Dutch government, says an article published...

Panama Canal Prepares for New Toll Structure With 30 Day Industry Feedback

In a major development, the Panama Canal published a proposal to modify its current tolls structure. There will be a 30-day formal consultation period...

MEPC74 Fuel and Machinery Impact Guidelines

The recently concluded MEPC74 meeting held in London last month put forward some valuable guidelines regarding fuel and machinery problems which are of paramount...

DSME Cargo Containment System Solidus Approved for LNG Carriers

DNV GL approves DSME's Solidus LNG cargo containment system in vessels. The GASA approval for installation of technology shows faith in DSME's high-performance...

Florida Based Small-scale LNG Plant To Serve Maritime and Offshore Markets

LNG liquefaction plant in Jacksonville, Florida, is supplying bunker fuel to the maritime industry and fuel for onshore rail and electric power. JAX...