Consumed 22 Kg Plastic Kills Pregnant Whale in Mediterranean

A pregnant sperm whale was discovered lifeless on a seaside with 22 kilograms of plastic inside her.  This has prompted a stark warning over...

Safety Implications Associated With the Use of 0.50% Sulfur Fuels

With the IMO 2020 sulfur regulations in the horizon, new variants of bunker fuels are gaining momentum which is primarily hybrid fuel that meets compliance. The chemical...

5,000 Metalheads on a Ship in the Bahamas

Here's what happens when you stick 5,000 metalheads on a ship in the Bahamas, writes Metal Hammer for Loudersound. The metal cruise A staple part of...

IMO 2020 Boosts Sales and Prices of Secondhand Tankers

As per an article published in Platts, the new sulfur emission norms for marine fuels have boosted the sale prices of secondhand tankers, particularly...

IMO To Declare New ISO Specs for Compliant Fuel by Mid 2019

According to a Platts report, new ISO standards for IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel are expected to be issued by ISO by the middle of...

Ability To Detect and Predict Vessel Movements in Advance

AI used to detect ship collision risks and predict hotspots where risks are higher. The dynamic technology predict 15 minutes in advance where...

Malaysia Launches US$ 180 Million STS Facility in Johor

US$180 million project off Johor’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas, enabling ships to transfer their cargo to other vessels without having to dock at...

Hurtigruten’s New Green Tech Ship Starts Sea Trials

Hurtigruten’s new hybrid-powered cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen completed its first sea trials. The vessel has been custom built for some of the...

BIMCO Opens Office in Greece

Bimco all set to open a new office to focus on having a stronger and closer dialogue with Bimco's Greek membership. The company plans...

Laden Chemical Tanker Collides with Passenger River Boat

According to an article published in Tanker Shipping, the 2004-built 14,300-dwt chemical tanker Chemical Marketer is reported to have collided with Viking Cruise riverboat...