N2Tankers, a New Aframax Tanker Pool Launched
In a recent development, the German shipowner Reederei Nord announced that they have launched N2Tankers, a new Aframax tanker pool along with the Singapore-based...
Electrification and the Just-In-Time Jigsaw
Digitalisation and hybrid propulsion are the enablers that will make just-in-time sailing and all its emissions and cost-cutting benefits possible, writes The Motorship editor...
How do You Remove 462,000 Litres of Oil from a Sunken Ship?
On January 18, 1985, three days after the Manolis L ran aground on Blowhard Rock off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Reg Hynes was...
Grey Water Spill Highlights Need for Marpol Update
Several reports about a cruise vessel discharging several thousands of food waste and grey water into the Great Barrier Reef should send a clear...
“Existential Crisis” for Container Carriers
Container carriers to face crisis due to added bunker cost.
New fuel cost between $250 and $350 per tonne more expensive than today’s...
2020 Global Marine Fuel Sulphur Content Clause Set for adoption
BIMCO’s 2020 Bunker Clause working group is pushing hard to finish work on two key clauses addressing the global switch to 0.5% sulphur content...
SOx Scrubbers! Exploring the Options
As the IMO 2020 deadline approaches many shipowners have already made their decision regarding SOx compliance and have mapped out a route for themselves....
Baltic Index Dry Bulk Report
Capesize
A largely disappointing week for those still hoping for a firmer end to the year, but at least by the close of the week...
ClassNK Releases Amendments to Class Rules
On October 25, 2018, the Leading classification society ClassNK released amendments to their Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships...
ERS: Managing Emergencies, Preventing Disasters
Emergency response services, or ERS, are on hand to help owners minimize risk in the first, critical hours after an incident. But sometimes, as...
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Can Shipping Absorb the Cost of Emission On Top of A...
According to an article published in Shipping Insight, two separate and unconnected events took place might have a disconcerting message for ship operators who...
