2020 Regulation: The evolution of an Industry

In a year, the mandatory 0.5% m/m sulphur fuel limit globally, outside of dedicated emission control zones (ECAs), "a steep drop from the previous...

[Watch] Cruise Ship Flooded, Forced to Take an Emergency Detour!

Click on the image to watch the video The passengers of a cruise were left terrified on rough seas after they heard a loud bang...

Verified Gross Mass: What We have Learnt in 2 Years

Two years ago, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amended the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) introducing the requirement to...

Global Supply Chain to Get Breakbulk Relief Soon

As more vessels are scrapped, and new ships launched, industry analysts are forecasting a long overdue rebound in the breakbulk sector. Multipurpose shipping—including bulk...

LNG Tankers Stranded Off Singapore, Malaysia as Demand Weakens

Reuters quoted traders stating that “a fleet of half a dozen tankers carrying unsold liquefied natural gas (LNG) is floating in Singapore and Malaysian...

Panamax Vessel Rates Surge to 5-year High

As per media reports, Panamax dry bulk vessel rates have surged 18% over the past month to near five-year highs amid strong Pacific coal...

LOOP Appears to Ready Another VLCC Loading

According to reports, the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port appeared to be preparing to load another VLCC on October 30. VLCC arrives at LOOP On October 19,...

[Watch] Incredible Story Behind a Creepy Ship Graveyard in New York City

Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...

Plane Crashed into the Sea Killing 189 Passengers

The world is taken aback by yet another deadly plane crash. This time it is Flight JT 610 which went down after taking off...

Mobile BWTS Tested on Great Lakes

In a recent development, Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. has done mobile ballast water treatment system demonstration called Ballast Responder, on board the 730-foot...