Cargo Vessel Rescued in Kylerhea Narrows
On February 18, a cargo vessel stricken sans its steering power was reportedly rescued from Kylerhea straits.
What happened?
Emergency calls were raised by the 1,200-tonne...
Use BWMS More to Improve Reliability, Says USCG
In its latest policy letter, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged ship owners to use ballast water management systems (BWMS) more often.
Policy letter
The...
Scrubbers’ Hidden Benefit
Under MARPOL Annex VI, the IMO has so far regulated NOx and SOx and also through the EEDI rules some effort to control CO2...
Self-Closing Valve Ruptures Mud Hose
Summary:
A vessel was discharging Oil Based Mud while alongside in Port. Prior to operations, a tool box talk was held and all necessary precautions were...
Shell Time Charters Two Pioneering LNG-Powered Tankers from SCF Group
Russian state-owned shipping company SCF Group has signed time charter agreements with a unit of Royal Dutch Shell for the charter of two of...
Tanker Shipping: Markets Under Massive Pressure from Low Demand Growth
Overview
The future of oil demand and subsequently of tanker demand is very much policy driven. It has been so in the past to some...
Dry Bulk Shipping: Seasonal Cargo Demand Drops
Overview
The fleet is growing at the slowest pace since 1999, and solid growth in demand means that the dry bulk shipping industry must face...
The 10 Step Guide to Selecting a Ballast Water Management System
Selecting the most suitable ballast water management system (BWMS) for a specific vessel is a critical, and often, underestimated task. With over 50 commercial...
[Watch] Challenging Transportaion of Shell’s Factory Aboard RollDock
The transportation of the modules for Shell’s new Solvent DeAsphalter factory in Pernis was not only a challenge but also a great opportunity to...
Dangerous Goods: Call to Actions
Compliance with international regulation requires awareness to change. In international trade, compliance also needs sophisticated collaboration.
It’s time to grasp the opportunity, as most...
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Ningbo Container Freight Index Continues Downward Trend
An oil tanker that fled the scene of a collision off Singapore last week has been detained by Malaysian authorities.
The vessel, which...
