International Shipping Regulations That Enter Into Force

Potential consequences from the fallout of the commonly referred IMO-2020 were overshadowed by the impact of COVID-19, says a recent regulation update published on...

Newbuild Order Spike Probably Won’t Lead To Rate Relief

Q4 2020 container-ship orders were the highest since Q3 2015, reports Freight Waves. A jump in newbuilding orders In virtually any ocean shipping market, a big...

[Answer] What are the Symptoms of Hypothermia?

The US Coast Guard explains which are the symptoms of hypothermia, highlighting that body heat can be lost 25x faster in cold water than...

Ship Repair is All About Fine Act of Financial Balancing

Shipowners have limited options to access financing for ship repair, given the capital-intensive nature of vessel repairs also represents a financial risk for...

Unique Shipping Exits from Bulker Segment

Private Hong Kong owner, Unique Shipping, is quitting the bulker segment, offloading its one cape, a ship that’s been with the firm since it...

LNG Bunkering Supporters Top Amidst IBIA Association

Bunker industry association IBIA announces its list of candidates to join its board, including two strong supporters of LNG bunkering. Both Prokopakis and Rosenkrans...

MPA Announces Requirements With Immediate Effect for Crew Changes

Crew change in Singapore-port authority implements full Personal Protective Equipment requirement, says an article published in BIMCO website. MPA PPE announcement The Singapore Maritime Port Authority...

Prelude Floating LNG Resumes, Sparks Rise in Spot Rates

Cargo shipments resume at the 3.6mn t/yr Prelude floating LNG (FLNG) offshore Western Australia (WA). The shipments take place after 11 months it...

American Bunker Market Witness Spike in Spot Fuel Prices

Key ports throughout the Americas saw spot retail marine fuel pricing climb during the week January 4-8, with bunkers values tracking stronger US energy...

US Fuel Prices Hit An ‘Year High’ Amid Limited Supplies

USGC marine fuel reached its highest level in nearly a year January 7 on a rebound in the underlying crude complex along with limited...