Containership Grounded Off Saigon Newport

On June 6, a container ship ran aground at a channel after veering off the freeway. What happened? The container ship ‘Zim New York’ ran aground...

Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Alliance, will Use it for Ship Registry

According to a recent report published in CoinGeek, the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen, has signed a declaration pledging...

GAC Greece Joins Green Award Foundation

GAC Greece has announced that they have joined the Green Award Foundation’s latest scheme which underlines commitment to environmental issues.   Under the scheme,...

VLCC Maran Aphrodite Carrying Diesel Changes Destination for Third Time

New-build VLCC Maran Aphrodite, which is carrying a 200,000 metric ton diesel cargo from Asia, has changed its final destination for the third time, according...

Healthy Volumes But Rates Lagging

In general, healthy VLCC cargo volumes for most routes were seen last week. Increased modern tonnage ballasting East/West, speculating on future Americas/East cargoes, diminished the...

POSEIDON Marine Supplies will Reward Green Award Certified Ships

The POSEIDON Marine Supplies has decided to join the Green Award scheme to encourage safety improvement in shipping and offer discounts on its services...

FueLNG Orders Southeast Asia’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel

A joint venture has been initiated between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. and Shell Eastern Petroleum to construct the first LNG bunkering vessel in...

Maqta Gateway Employs Self-developed Blockchain Tech

The Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, will be the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain technology –...

Tanker Breaks Down in Outer Hebrides

On June 6, a tanker loaded with gas oil broke down off the Outer Hebridean island due to gearbox failure. What happened? The 420 foot tanker...

Bimco Urges IMO to Harmonise Digital Data Reporting

BIMCO attends the 42nd session of the IMO’s Committee on Facilitation Committee (FAL 42), which will be held in London from 5 to 8...