Don’t Forget About Gangways and Ladders
The US Coast Guard reminded the stakeholders on the potential safety hazards associated with the use of gangways and ladders, after the recent fall...
Lingering Marine Fuel Quality Concerns in USGC Push Prices Up
Fuel contamination at the Port of Houston earlier this summer had led to a major price rise, steadily this year.
Unusual price trend
Pricing in Houston...
Monjasa Acquires Bunker Tanker
Monjasa has acquired a new bunker option for its tanker, reports a Press Release on its website. The vessel in question is the EU-flagged...
China’s Unipec Books Tankers to Ship Crude from U.S. to Asia
Although it seem to have worsened after not having a single loading of crude oil from the United States bound for China since July...
Uljanik Loses Siem Contracts for Four Car Carriers
Automarine Transport and Siem Shipping Inc, both part of Siem Group, have cancelled contracts with Croatian cash-strapped shipbuilder Uljanik for the construction of four...
Last Panamax Box Ship Escapes Scrapping
A panamax container vessel idle for more than three years has finally left its berth in Brunei Bay, Malaysia – but it is not...
Paris MoU Bans Vessel Skipping Repair Yard
An earlier detained vessel was refused access to the Paris MoU regions due to non-compliance of rules.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV Rawan’ was detained in...
[Watch] Typhoon Causes Fuel Tanker Bridge Clash in Japan
A fuel tanker collided with a bridge linking the Osaka Kansai airport with the Japanese mainland.
What happened?
On September 4, the Typhoon Jebi touted to...
Man Injured After Illegally Boarding Cargo Ship
On September 3, a man who illegally boarded a cargo vessel was injured after sustaining a fall.
What happened?
A man who illegally tried to board...
Lloyd Advises Strategic Approach for IMO 2020
15% of the global maritime fleet isn't likely to comply with it.
Shipowners need to keep in mind their trading routes, the chemistry...