Testbed Established for Internet of Ships Open Platform
On October 18, a testbed was established for an Internet of Ships Open Platform (IoS-OP), and for the test, NYK provided a next-generation onboard...
Could Chip Fat Help Dirty Shipping Clean Up its Act?
It is a well-known fact that the global shipping industry is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions as aviation. The heavy fuel oil that...
[Watch] Small Vessel Sink in Cold Irish Sea
Amateur-captured footage shows the dramatic rescue of two fishermen whose boat sank off the coast of County Down.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Tanker Report – Week 42
VLCC
Middle East Gulf rates remained unchanged, with Thailand fixed at WS 86 and China rates around WS 83.5/84 for 270,000mt. US Gulf-bound 280,000mt went...
Panamax Vessel Rates Surge to 5-year High
The Panamax dry bulk vessel rates have surged to a whopping 18% over the past month to near five-year highs amid strong Pacific coal...
CMA CGM has Increased its Holding in Ceva Logistics
Following the rejection of a takeover bid by DSV last week, CMA CGM has increased its holding in Ceva Logistics to 33%.
Increase in holdings
The increase...
Solo Bridge Manning Contributes to Grounding
Summary
At 2350 on 26 September 2017, Marbella departed Hong Kong for Tarahan Coal Terminal in Indonesia. The following day on, 27 September, the master...
Tantalizing Possibilities in Sulfur Regulation Implementation
What more variables could enter into the picture at this late hour with the 1.1.2020 deadline only a matter of months away?
IMO has repeatedly...
Greek Shipowners Question Environmental Benefits of Scrubbers
The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) criticises the usage of scrubbers as a solution to cleaner and more environmentally conscious shipping from 2020. UGS...
Europe’s Policy to Treat Wood as Low-carbon Fuel Poised to Harm Global Forests
Europe’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” is likely to increase Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and cause severe harm to...
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New Rules Drive Essential Work in Gibdock’s Direction
According to Gibdock, the need for ship owners to comply with new rules on environmental responsibility should not disguise the fact that choosing the...
