BIMCO & ICS Launching ‘Fit for the Future’ Workforce Report

BIMCO and ICS Prepare for New Seafarer Report for ship operators, agencies and governments for crewing and training. An industry standard resource to...

Out of Control Bulk Carrier Rams Pier

A bulk carrier contacted the pier during berthing maneuvering at Puerto Cortes, Honduras, on Aug 17, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Bulk carrier FEDERAL CARIBOU contacted...

Tanker Carrying 1,300 mt Raw Gasoline Collide With Cargo Ship

A tanker carrying 1,300 metric tons of raw gasoline, drifted off course due to steering gear failure and collided with a cargo ship, reports...

Weekly Tanker Report – Week 33, 2020

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 33rd week of this year. The report dated 14th August 2020 provides a valuable...

2020 Fuel Sulphur Change Poses Challenges To Shipping Industry

As shipping moves toward a future powered by cleaner fuels, IMO’s global sulphur cap offers some valuable lessons to ensure the safe and...

Mauritius Disaster Fuels Outcry on Yemen Oil Tanker Action

The outcry is getting louder for UN officials to gain access to a rusting oil tanker moored off Yemen. As already the world...

COVID19 Virus Mutation Making It More Infectious But Less Deadly

Mutation of the novel coronavirus in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly. Evidence suggests...

Maersk Veteran Appointed CEO of Westwood Shipping

Jack Mahoney has been named president and CEO of Westwood Shipping. He succeeded Guy Stephenson who retired as president and CEO in 2007. ...

Keel Laid for World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel

Keel-laying ceremony for the second LNG bunkering vessel has been initiated. The second LNG bunkering vessel is owned by MOL and chartered by...

Tanker Freight Rates Tumble Due To Unwinding Floating Storage

Diamond S currently owns 66 ships across both the crude and product tanker segments. It comprises of  15 Suezmaxes, one Aframax, and 50...