ClassNK Approves Latest LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax Bulker Design

The class society ClassNK has granted an approval in principle (AIP) for the design of a 200,000 dwt dual-fuel bulk carrier it is jointly...

Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide Near Istanbul

On July 5, a tanker and a cargo ship collided in the west of Sivriada island in Istanbul, Turkey. What happened? The tanker ‘Gammagas’ and the...

Pirates Attack Greek Cargo Ship Near Persian Gulf

Earlier this week, a Greek cargo ship came under attack from armed pirates while sailing in the Gulf of Oman. What happened? The cargo ship ‘Chios...

Can this American Cargo Ship Make it Before Deadline?

A ship carrying U.S. soyabeans is racing towards northern China in a race to beat a 25 percent tariff. What happened? The vessel ‘Peak Pegasus’ is...

[Watch] Dangerous Nickel Ore Shipments

Enforcing regulations on the extremely dangerous nickel ore trade, where liquefaction of the cargo can make a vessel to sink in a matter of...

World’s First Hydrogen Ship! Toyota Sails into the Future

Energy Observer is the first autonomous hydrogen vessel that emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Launched in 2017 in Saint-Malo (France), Energy Observer...

Diamond Shines on Graig Ultramax Ambitions

According to media reports, the highly successful Diamond bulk carrier design programme, Cardiff-based Graig Shipping Group and DNV GL have collaborated in the development...

[Watch] Statue of Liberty Climber

Liberty Island was evacuated on Wednesday as police scrambled to coax a woman down from the base of the Statue of Liberty, sparking security...

KDB Gives $30 mn to Teekay’s New Vessels

KDB and NH is partially financing Teekay’s new tanker acquisitions which will boost the prospects of the Crude Oil Tanker Operator. The investment...

Baltic Dry Index Up to 1,476 Points

Things are looking bright as the Baltic Dry Index climbed up to 1476 points on Tuesday, 3 July 2018. It is up by...