Bulk Report – Week 40
Capesize
Despite a week of Asian holidays, it was a surprising start to the week, with rates moving in some key areas, although some moves...
Engineers Working Behind the Scenes on Cargo Vessels from China to Europe
The maritime sea lane between China to Europe is considered as the 'Golden Route' as the trade volume between the countries keeps the route...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here....
[Watch] Ancient Salt Lake in China Turned Pink & Green
A salt lake in the city of Yuncheng, north China’s Shanxi Province, has proven that Mother Nature is an unmatched colorist.
The waters...
Michael Shuts Nearly 40% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Output
On October 9, around 40 percent of daily crude oil production took a massive hit in the offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico wells due platform...
Online Bunker Platform for Productive Supply Chains
The fuel firm Gastankerrederij Anthony Veder has entered into a partnership with Bunker Connect for the purchase and management of bunker capacity in the...
Ship Owners Show Hands Amid Sulphur Shakedown
An avalanche of announcements in the past month has cast light, finally, on the post-2020 sulphur compliance options of some important ship owners.
Fuel bills...
Do Not Wait Too Long Before Installing BWM Systems
The shipowners have been warned not to wait until 2022 to retrofit ballast water management systems as they may face difficulties.
Warning Issued
In a press...
New Marine Fuel Recovery Mechanism from Hapag Lloyd
From January 2020, the maritime industry is set to face great changes as vessels will only be allowed to use fuel with a maximum...
Tanker Report – Week 40
VLCC
Healthy activity combined with delays in the East saw rates climb 21 points in the Middle East Gulf to WS 80 for 270,000mt to...