Plastic Straws and Cutlery Banned on Fred. Olsen Vessels

In a move that was welcomed by all, UK-based operator Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has banned plastic straws and cutlery onboard its cruise ships. Reduce...

Sex and the City: A Global Revolution

Japanese voice-over actress Yūko Nagashima was a little worried when she first took on the job of providing Carrie Bradshaw’s voice in dubbed versions...

[Watch] Pacific ‘Garbage Patch’ Even Worse than Feared

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the largest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet, contains even more debris than scientists had feared according to...

Impact of Fuel Choices on Boiler and Burner Operation

Alfa Laval is a leading marine provider of boiler technology, combustion technology and solutions for environmental compliance. Today the company has released a new...

OPINION: The Scrubber Decision – Wildebeest of Serengeti

I am sure you would have seen documentaries and videos of Serengeti Park where literally thousands of Wildebeest will be gathered in one place,...

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

Tanker Report VLCC Rates in the ME Gulf to China remained steady at around WS 49. A trip to Japan was covered at WS 47.75 while...

[Watch] BSM is a Strong Partner for the Greek Shipping Industry

In a news report on its website, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) highlights its latest announcement given at the hospitality event entitled  ‘The future of...

Diana Enters Time Charter Contract for Capesize Vessel

As per media reports, Diana Shipping Inc. has signed a time charter contract with the Singapore  based Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd for their capesize...

Asia LR2 Freight Rate Above LR1

After a hiatus of almost three months, the East of Suez Long Range II or LR2, were commanding upon Worldscale points, a puny premium...

DNV GL to Take Hull Performance Beyond ISO 19030

PPG, a global leader in protective and marine coatings, and the global quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL, have signed a collaboration...