Norwegian Tanker Fleet and Their Intensive Cross-Trading Activities

Despite the abundance of crude oil on its doorstep, the Norwegian tanker fleet is mainly engaged in the deep sea, long-haul trades. Norway is...

ZIM Joins Maersk’s Blockchain Solution TradeLens

In a major development, ZIM has announced that they have signed on as a member of TradeLens, the blockchain solution from Maersk and IBM,...

Chief Engineer Indicted in Cover Up of Dumping Pollutants

  The management, owner and the Chief Engineer of the cargo vessel Nederland Reefer have been indicted for falsification of pollution records, obstruction of justice...

AR Navigation System for 21 VLCCs

MOL announced that they are planning to install AR technology on vessels to support Watch-keeping and Ship operations during voyages to ensure World-leading level...

Shipping’s 2020 Rule Would Cost the Industry Upto $50 Billion for Clean-Fuel Bill

The IMO 2020 regulation shift from heavy oil to low-sulfur might hit vessel operators and cargo owners due to extra cost. IMO 2020...

Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 15, 2019

Protection Vessel International has released the Maritime Security Report for Week 15 of 2019. The report formulated on 24th April 2019 highlights the various security...

Pirate Attack! 6 Crew Kidnapped Off Tanker

According to an article published by ICC-CCS, an anchored tanker was boarded by unauthorized persons who kidnapped six crew and escaped. What happened? Six crew members...

New Swedish Shipping Company Formed – Wallenius Sol

In a recent development, Wallenius Sol, a new shipping company announced that they will transport forestry products and other goods in a network covering...

Is IMO’s Focus on Air Pollution Clouding Its Judgement?

  According to a Tanker Shipping article, a recent postponement of a critical safety issue for sailors shows IMO straying from its original remit. IMO's purpose Craig...

Maersk Helping the World’s Largest Ship Breaking Town To Clean Up

According to an article published in Economist, the World's Largest Shipbreaking town Alang in India is under pressure to clean up and shipping giant...