Doubler Plate Repairs Keep Vessel Operational
Hydrex diver/technician teams carry out on-site hull repairs all across the globe. In most cases the damaged area can be replaced with a permanent...
At Last, the Shipping Industry Begins Cleaning Up Its Dirty Fuels
Along the Houston Ship Channel, a 52-mile waterway that spills into the Gulf of Mexico, giant vessels cruise beneath the blazing summer sun; Rusty...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
TANKER REPORT
VLCC
Despite good volumes of enquiry, rates eased for eastbound 270,000-ton cargoes. The rate for China discharge eased paying WS 50 with South Korea...
ClassNK Grants AIP to NYK Line and Japan Marine United
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code (regulation for ships using...
Oversupply Sinking Dirty Tankers
The Clean Tankers market shows a modest sign of recovery as refineries in North Asia ramp up output after recent turnarounds. However, the Asian...
Port of Rotterdam Fuel Oil Spill – A Stark Reminder of Risks
On 23 June 2018, a collision occurred between a tanker and the jetty in the Port of Rotterdam - Europe’s biggest seaport, resulting in...
Vatican Laments Often Poor Working Conditions of Seafarers
The Pope has brought the attention by highlighting the plight of merchant seamen and fishermen who may face dismal working conditions and be kept...
California Incentivises Ships that Slow Down
In a conscious effort to protect whales and cut ship emission, the government of California has taken a stringent measure in implementing its Protecting...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel is Coming to San Francisco
Few years ago, Tom Escher began an alternative for fossil fuel free ship and was unsuccessful in his endeavours.
Hydrogen fuel cell ferry
However, his dreams...
Regular Tank Cleaning! Practical Advice from IBIA to IMO
2020 sulphur cap is nearing and shipowners are having a tough time.
IBIA submit a set of practical guidelines to ISWG.
The...
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Two Crew of Bulk Carrier Sustained Fuel Oil Burns
Incident
The crew on a bulk carrier in port were planning a transfer of heavy fuel oil from a storage tank to fuel oil settling...
