Ten Take-outs from MEPC 71
After a busy week at IMO’s headquarters, we have chosen top ten highlights from the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) seventy-first sitting.
1. Ballast backslide:
Bad...
Flag of Convenience Cargo Ship Detained by UK Authorities
A general cargo ship named “Seccadi” has been detained by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency at a lay-by berth at Manisty, Ellesmere Port.
What...
Reduce Sulphur Cap to 0.1 Percent
The Hong Kong government has taken a stance to enforce strict rules for implementing sulphur emission rules in ships.
Improve air quality:
The HK government has...
Commander of Destroyer Relieved for Now
The U.S. Navy on Tuesday said on Tuesday it has temporarily relieved, for medical reasons, the commander of a warship involved in a crash...
ESL Shipping’s New, the World’s Most Eco-friendly, Dry Cargo Vessel was Named Viikki
The new eco-friendly dry cargo vessel of ESL Shipping, a member of the Aspo Group, was christened on June 28, 2017 at the Jinling...
COSCO Shipping to Acquire OOCL
COSCO Shipping shares climb after bid to become third-biggest container line
COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd saw its stock climb on Monday after bidding $6.3...
Asia Fuel Oil-Buying Interest Revives 380-cst Cash Premiums
Cash premiums of 380-cst fuel oil rose on Monday, snapping a four-session slide, as falling flat price levels encouraged buyers to lock in some...
Container Ship Damaged Lock Installation During Mooring Manoever
On July 8, a Container ship damaged its lock installation during the mooring process.
What happened?
The Container ship was enroute from Rotterdam to Helsinki the...
Three MOL’s Methanol Carriers Win ‘Technology Special Prize’
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that a series of three MOL-operated 50,000 DWT methanol carriers — the Taranaki Sun, Manchac Sun, and Cajun Sun...
Appeal to Release Captain of Detained Ship
Greek authorities have appealed for the release of both the Ukrainian captain and the crew of the "Mekong Spirit".
What happened?
Captain Sergii Nevecheria, 61,...
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Container Ship Collides with Tug in Channel
On July 19, a Container ship reportedly collided with a tug, when passing through the English Channel.
What happened?
The tug ‘MTS Viscount’ collided was towing...
