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...
Cat Fines Causing Claims
Introduction
The demand for low sulphur fuel oil has steadily increased over the years, concurrent with the changing and more stringent requirements of the International...
Oil Spill Due to Failure of Cargo Hose
Summary
A tanker was fixed to load a petroleum product cargo at an offshore anchorage by ship to ship transfer (STS). After making fast alongside...
Why are there Suddenly so Many Ships on San Francisco Bay?
As the US prepared for the 4th of July, Independence Day holiday, the San Francisco Bay port directors were swamped with a large number...
10 Hospitalised After Fire on Wind Turbine Carrier
On Friday, July 6, a fire broke out on a wind turbine carrier anchored at the Taurus Quay in Esbjerg.
What happened?
About 10 people have...
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APLICATIONS
Concordia Maritime Signs A Contract For Sale Of P-Max Vessels
Concordia Maritime has entered into an agreement for the sale of the three product tankers, Stena Primorsk, Stena Performance and Stena Provence, all built...
