Contaminated Marine Fuels Clog Ship Engines in Singapore Hub, Says Surveyor
The Singapore-based marine fuel surveyor and consulting firm Maritec warned clients this week that six samples of ship fuel sold in Singapore had resulted...
Wind Gust Puts 4 Ships in Distress
4 ships broke off from their moorings in Novorossiysk after a wind suddenly changed direction.
What happened?
Four ships broke from their moorings or dragged anchor...
The Commas that Cost Companies Millions
Commas play an important role in drafting contracts.
A misplaced comma can cost you a hefty sum of money.
In certain cases, people...
Tanker Operators Beware! Checklist for Unscrupulous Inspectors in Ports
Standard P&I Club has issued the following alert to members regarding problems relating to so-called 'ecological inspectors' in Ukraine.
In line with other alerts
This alert...
Tide has Turned in Favour of Scrubbers at Long Last!
It’s now time for scrubbers!! Says a shipandbunker article as there seem to be an increasing interest in showing them up as the preferred...
Class Societies Home in on Fuel Cells and Methanol
Class societies’ work with alternative fuels, from LNG to methanol and fuel cells, will boost their use within the cruise ship and ferry sector
Class...
Hovensa Restart a Bet on Marine Diesel Demand
The company ArcLight Capital is contemplating on betting based on a brief surge in sour crude margins as it will recoup a $1.4bn investment...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Sinks Off Permatang Damar Laut
On July 26, a fishing vessel sank in the waters of Permatang Damar Laut after it collided with the remains of another vessel.
What happened?
The...
Three Port Workers Died Poisoned by Gas in Cargo Hold
On July 24, three port workers died and one worker was hospitalized after they inhaled toxic gas in a cargo hold.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Sepetiba...
Eagle Bulk Acquires Ultramax Vessel
The 2014 built SDARI-64 ultramax bulk carrier has been purchased at a price of US$21.2 million.by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., theUS-based operator of dry...