DNV GL Highlights Cyber Security ‘Type Approval’ Norms

The impact of unauthorized, and even authorized, access to ships’ systems can be catastrophic, potentially resulting in reputational, financial and environmental damage. As...

Crew Changes To Get Harder With These ‘Dire Strategies’

Charterers and owners are not showing themselves in a good light in terms of helping out with shipping’s humanitarian crisis at sea. Charterers...

Survey Shows VLSFO Fuel Switch ‘Not Easy’

In a survey carried out by BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO, respondents said that LSFO had been de-bunkered as a consequence of 0.50%...

Synergy’s ‘SMARTShip’ System To Manage Norden Tankers

Synergy Group and D.S. NORDEN have formed a new joint venture. The association is to handle the technical management of NORDEN’s owned tanker...

70% Reduction in Port Charges To Boost Cruise Tourism

According to a Ship Technology report, The Ministry of Shipping in India has changed tariff rates for the cruise vessels in a bid to...

Mauritius Bulker Complies with IMO’s Conventions, Defends Panama Ship Registry

Panama Ship Registry defends its reputation after Mauritius bunker spill. Bulk carrier Wakashio spilled around 1,000 mt of bunker fuel before breaking apart. ...

Mauritius Incident Proves Global Shipping Need Changes: Richard Branson

In a major development, Virgin Group Founder and strong advocate for ocean sustainability, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, expressed his sorrow and solidarity for the...

Satellite Images Show Mauritius Ship Towed Towards Antarctica

An overhead satellite image taken on Wednesday 19 August at 7.39 am shows Wakashio wreck being towed out to sea in the direction of...

Chemical Tanker Allegedly Hijacked But Situation Unclear

According an article published in the Maritime Bulletin, a chemical tanker AEGEAN II allegedly was boarded and hijacked by armed men in Somalia waters...

COVID19 Risks from Food Packaging

The world is worried about food-related pandemic cases. As traces of the coronavirus were reportedly found on packaging in China recently, on consignments...