Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contract With SwissMarine
Diana shipping has entered a charter contract with SwissMarine.
The gross charter rate is fixed at US$17,000 per day for a minimum period of...
New Escort Tugs for Dedicated LNG Operations
Port export terminals are employing LNG tugs to assist in LNG carrier maneuvering.
UK has taken the assistance of Svitzer Meridian’s ATD tug
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[Watch] Intertanko On Impact of Ship Recycling Regulation In 2019
Intertanko Environment Director Tim Wilkins is dubious that the European Ship Recycling Regulation will drive a cradle-to-grave service at the world’s shipbuilding yards.
Disclaimer: This...
Fire Onboard Car Carrier Enroute to Hawaii
On December 31, two mariners were reported missing after a huge blaze erupted onboard a car carrier enroute to Hawaii.
What happened?
A 650-foot Panamanian-flagged vessel 'Sincerity...
Ocean Infinity Joins Search for Bulker ‘Stellar Daisy’
The South Korean government along with Ocean Infinity has initiated the search for a bulker that sank in 2017.
What happened?
In March 2017, the bulker...
Scrubbers For Almost Entire Spliethoff Fleet
Spliethoff Group equip almost entire fleet with scrubbers
Scrubbers chosen as they are economical and eco-friendly way to meet IMO 2020 Sulphur cap
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Power of Joystick Mode Misjudged During Maneuver Results in Allision
The incident
On the morning of May 8, 2016, at 0800 local time, the cruise ship Carnival Pride was attempting to dock in Baltimore, Maryland,...
7% Decrease in Freight Rates for East-West Routes Under Contracts
The ocean freight rates for East-West route cargo movements decreased by 7% in the fourth quarter.
The cost reduction shows that a good...
Singapore Directives – Implementation of IMO 2020 Ships’ Fuel Sulphur Limit
TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2018/12/31
MPA Singapore has issued notification / guidance /information in addition to requirements IMO MARPOL Annexe VI for Owners/Operators of the vessels calling...
Global Ocean Shipping Trends Of 2019
Every year, the shipping industry continues to develop. Whether the drivers are regulation, market fluctuations, new technologies or something completely different, the only thing...