Ultimate Piece of U.S. Shale Oil Puzzle in Place
By Gary Bourgeault
Although the U.S. government finally gave U.S. oil producer’s approval to export oil about a year ago, the lack of suitable port...
Challenges of IMO’s 0.5% Global Bunker Sulfur Cap
What has happened so far?
As most people are aware, the IMO voted in its 70th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (last week...
Ships’ Demolition Market Picks Up Pace
With oversupply a decisive factor in determining freight rates, the demolition market for older vessels is proving to be a major factor towards the...
AMP Merges with Sono Shipping
Asia Maritime Pacific and Sono Shipping are pleased to announce that, as of 7th December 2016, they have merged their operations. The two entities...
What do You do About a Ship Adrift?
The Idea :
What actions an experienced team/organisation should take if a ship from a fleet goes adrift due to complete engine failure. Share your...
[Watch] How One Important Support Works
A tugboat (tug) is a boat that maneuvers vessels by pushing or towing them. Tugs move vessels that either should not move themselves, such...
New Standards for Crew Competence Set by RINA
The 9th Annual Crew Conference was held on November 22, in Manila, Philippines. The main theme for the event was the competence of seafarers. Delegates...
Cosco Inducts Largest Semi-submersible Ship
China's newest and largest semi-submersible ship, capable of carrying 100,000 tonnes of cargo, was delivered for operation on Thursday.
The ship, Xin Guang Hua, is...
Pilot, Bridge Team Working Language Issue Results in Crash
Summary
The shifting plan was discussed between the Master and the pilot and information was exchanged. The vessel’s position was agreed to be adjusted to...
Swanky New Luxury Ship
Just how swanky is the new Seabourn Encore?
Billed as one of the most upscale cruise vessels of the modern era, the new flagship for...
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Baltic Dry Index Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak
The Baltic Dry Index edged lower on Tuesday April 25, snapping four straight days of gains, as the capesize and panamax indexes slipped, reports...
