Why China Needs To Protect Its Coast With the IMO ECA Plans?
In a major development, China has been taking steps to curb the blight of ship emission related deaths, notably by expanding their domestic emission...
STM Inspires Yet Another Global Standard Enabling Further Interoperability
The International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC, has approved a new work item SECOM Secure Exchange and COMmunication of S-100 based products, says a press release...
Trio of LNG Shipping Designs Celebrated at Nor-Shipping 2019
SHI received approvals in principle (AiP) by Lloyd’s Register (LR), for VLCC designs with a storage tank capacity of 6,000 m3 LNG fuel.
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Matson Christens $250 Million LNG-ready Containership
Matson’s first Kanaloa-class LNG-ready containership has been christened at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, reports LNG World News.
New ships get company’s first ship’s name...
Spain Seizes Hashish Worth $22 Million from Mediterranean Ship
Spanish authorities have seized hashish with a street value of around 20 million euros ($22 million) from a merchant ship, reports Citynews1130.com.
About the incident
Spanish...
Canadian Shipping Route on Detroit River Closed for 30 Hours
The Detroit River’s Canadian shipping channel was closed on June 17, 2019, after the mooring ropes tying a ship carrying 25,000 tons of gravel...
Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels
The recently concluded (Maritime Environment Protection Committee) MEPC 74 meeting held in London last month for the prevention and control of marine pollution from...
In 2025 Bunker Fuel Market Will Have a Net Worth of $273bln
According to Allied Market Research, the global bunker fuel market was valued at $137.21 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $273.05 billion...
IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan
The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
The IMO Secretariat will continue its...
Methanol As an Alternative Fuel for Different Ships Types
Nine ships are to participate in a methanol as bunker fuel project which has the backing of the Dutch government, says an article published...