Maersk Parent Company Steps into Renewable Energy Industry

According to an article published in Reuters, Maersk' parent company A.P. Moller, as it's first move away from the shipping and oil industry, will...

[Watch] MSC Gulsun World’s First 24K Mega Container Ship

Samsung Heavy Industries delivered the largest containership to the Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) from South Korea. The vessel is the first of the six  23,000 TEU-class...

Revised IMO Guidelines for Winches and Lifting Equipment

MSC revised the guidelines for developing deck machinery requirements, while Damen expanded its hydraulic system portfolio, reports Riviera Maritime Media. Revision approved by MSC Mandatory guidance...

Will Not Enforce IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap on Domestic Fleet?

Indonesia will not enforce new low-sulphur marine fuel rule on its domestic shipping fleet. High cost to comply with the new rules is...

Scrubber Fitted Tanker Fleet Too Large To Gain Advantage

Seascope’s estimate of scrubber-equipped VLCCs in mid-2020 equates to a quarter of the VLCC fleet. 124 VLCCs are estimated to be retrofitted with...

‘Nirefs’ Sold by Diana Shipping Inc.

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced a MoU to sell the 2001-built vessel “Nirefs”. ...

“One MOL Safety Campaign” Launched by MOL

MOL launches “One MOL Safety Campaign” for 2019, which aims at safety at work. There will be frequent discussions with the seafarers for...

Sea Trials for Yamal LNG Arctic Vessels

Arc7-classed tankers ordered for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant Yamal LNG in Russia's Arctic north are undergoing sea trials. The tankers...

Need for More LNG-Powered Cruise Ships

Using LNG offers advantages such as cleaner emissions, less wear and tear on the engine, and lower costs. Specific engine requirements and lack of...

A New MoU by IMO Enhances Capacity Building in Caribbean

IMO, Chile agree to enhance capacity building in Caribbean. The new MoU strengthens the cooperation between IMO and DIRECTEMAR for providing technical assistance...