World’s First VLOC with DNV GL’s SmartShip Descriptive Notation

World’s first intelligent very large ore carrier delivered to a Chinese Shipping Company. DNV GL-classed Pacific Vision VLOC implemented DNV GL’s SmartShip descriptive...

[Watch] Life and Work in an Oil Ship

The video shows the life and work of people serving in an oil ship. Here you see how hard life is and how privacy...

Sulphur Cap Begins to Bite! Difficult Choices in Less Time

  The next phases of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) considered in MEPC 73 with start date of 1 January 2025 for tankers...

A Template for IMO 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Investigations?

A month-long marine pollution crime investigation detected more than 500 serious offenses. The investigation initiated by INTERPOL had the joint participation of 276...

Life on this massive oil ship off Angola where privacy is a luxury

For the crew working onboard an oil extraction vessel moored off the coast of Angola, work is considered as life with privacy being an...

Vessel At-Berth Violation! ARB Slaps $630K Fine

Highlights MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. clears $630,625 in penalties The company was fined for violation of At-Berth regulation at the Port of Oakland At-Berth Regulation was adopted...

Freightos Baltic Container Report

Transpacific ocean pricing doubled in comparison to 2017. China-West Coast increased by 130% and China-East Coast by 126%. The outcome of...

Bulk Report – Week 48

Capesize A roller-coaster week for the big ships with hopes soaring at the start for a mini last quarter revival, only to be dashed...

LPG to Offer Low Cost Advantage After 2020

DNV GL and MAN Energy Solutions study has predicted that LNG is expected to become financially viable after 2020 Single use of LNG or...

Baltic Index Gains on Higher Capesize Rates

In a major development, the Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index gained yesterday. The freight index which tracks the rates for ships carrying dry...