Scrubber – An Incomplete Solution
Scrubbers releases soot, un-burnt oil and metals
920,000 tons of sulfur and 90,000 tons of soot from the air to water
Princess...
Star Bulk to Acquire Seven Dry Bulk Vessels
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered a definitive agreement with E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. The global shipping company focusing on the transportation...
Lloyd’s of London Makes Quiet Entrance Into Crypto Insurance Market
Lloyd's of London, the centuries-old insurance marketplace, is quietly providing cover against the theft of cryptocurrencies.
Announced Tuesday, Kingdom Trust, a qualified custodian of some...
Confessions of a Superyacht Stewardess
Summertime is the time for business for most luxurious superyachts as all of them will throng the harbors of the Dalmatian Coast, French Riviera...
Cargo Onboard Sinks the Ships
On average, ten “solid bulk cargo” carriers have been lost at sea each year in the last decade.
Cargo contents
Solid bulk cargoes – defined as...
IMO Sep 1 Deadline! Submit Data Collection Plan
Verifavia, a leading emissions verification company for the transport sector (aviation and shipping), has urged ship owners and operators to submit their data collection...
42 Ton Port Anchor Slipped into the Sea
On August 29, Indian navy assisted a Norwegian ship in distress, stuck in piracy infested waters of the Gulf of Aden.
What happened?
The Indian Navy...
[Watch] Greek ship BURSTS into Flames with 1,000 People Onboard
A viral video is doing rounds on the social network shows a ferry ship carrying hundreds of tourists burst into flames.
What happened?
The Greek ship...
Why a Hybrid Approach Makes Sense for Small Tankers
DNV GL business development manager, Ole Vidar Nilsen makes the case for auxiliary engines on all future small tanker newbuilding projects.
Joint Industry Project (JIP)
DNV...
IMO 2020 to Alter Global Fuel Economics: Will Refiners Gain?
IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap will cost the maritime industry around $40 billion.
As of now 66% of shipowners are opting for LSFO and...