Can the Dry Bulk Shipping Market Withstand Trade War Fears?

Highlights The dry bulk shipping market continues to improve, despite trade war fears. The average spot rate during the second quarter was generally higher...

Global Container Index Dipped Last Week

Transpacific ocean freight price fall over and is likely to drop slightly. Prices dropped slightly this week as the 1 September General Rate...

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex Deckhouse Solution Meets Product Tanker Needs

A new Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ex deckhouse solution has been validated for product tankers with Framo ballast pumps. The solution allows Alfa Laval...

Bright Navigation Buys Noble Group Capesize

Greek dry bulk owner has added to its fleet with its third Capesize purchase this year. The 2006-built Cape Dover beefs up the company’s vessel...

Is Shipping Still Unprepared for Cyberattacks?

A team of breakers at ethical hacking firm Pen Test Partners proved there are several ways to break into a ship’s navigation system and...

Bulk Carrier Broke Lose in Brake

On September 24, a bulk carrier broke away from its moorings after being docked at the pier. What happened? The bulk carrier 'Star Grip' was reported...

Ferry Rescued Distressed Divers

On September 23, five divers were rescued from two boats that broke down off the coast of Rathlin Island. What happened? The passenger ferry 'Rathlin Express' was...

[Watch] Coast Guard Medevacs Man from Cruise Ship

 A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod aircrew hoists a 78-year-old man Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 from the cruise ship Norwegian Escape 40 nautical...

Now May be a Good Time to Review Your Enclosed Space Entry Procedures

Recent enclosed space incidents serve as a stark reminder that entry into such spaces without following proper procedures can result in seafarers being seriously...

[Watch] CMA CGM Puts Cost of Sulfur Cap Compliance at $160/TEU

CMA CGM plans to use LNG in its future containerships. The cost of retrofitting 9 ships is estimated around $160 /TEU. The company's...