Intertanko Backs Global Level Bunker Licensing by IMO

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) should regulate bunker suppliers as a means of improving the industry's standards, says Intertanko. The idea of imposing bunker...

New Standards for Quality Bunkering in Singapore, MPA Press Release

An MPA Singapore press release deals with the standards that enhance transparency, quality and trust in Singapore’s Bunkering Industry. Study shows TR 48...

Skipper of Fire-Stricken Tanker Charged With ‘Oil Spill’ Charges

Sri Lanka indicts Greek skipper of fire-stricken tanker for inflicting oil spill and not reporting environmental harm. Steiros Ilas Kardany, who’s presently in...

Ocean Carriers To Get ‘More Capacity’ Amid Transpacific Spot Rate Spike

COSCO and CMA CGM will see a larger return than their peers from the transpacific spot rate spike, due to their greater exposure...

‘All-Electric’ Ferries Launched To Achieve Zero Emission Voyages

Niagara Falls’ premier tour operator, Maid of the Mist, christened two new electric emission-free Catamarans, the first of their kind. The ships produce...

Panama Canal Wins $265m Arbitration for Expansion Delays

The Panama Canal Authority had won an arbitration ruling in Miami for $265m to be returned to it from the consortium. The GUPC...

Bulk Carrier Runs Aground

Bulk carrier runs aground in the Columbia river, reports Maritime Bulletin. Bulk carrier grounded Bulk carrier OTZIAS ran aground below Longview, Columbia river, at around 2030...

Tragic Crew Change Accident

Two Turkish cargo ships operated by the same company anchored to perform crew transfer operation by a rescue boat turned out to be tragic,...

GTT To Receive Orders for Tank Design VLEC

GTT received two new orders for the tank design. VLECs will be second-generation ships to optimize fuel consumption, reduce the boil-off rate, and...

[Watch] Fire Destroyed Luxury Yacht

Luxury yacht LADY VANILLA was engulfed in flames on Oct 2 at Ligurian Loano Marina, Italy. It is considered to be a total loss. Electric...