LNG Tanker Crosses Arctic in Winter Without Icebreaker Escort

Teekay vessel Eduard Toll is designed to cut through ice and take advantage of the opening of Russia’s Arctic coastline to the industry. A...

[Watch] Icebreaker Transiting the Northern Sea Route

Soon after delivery, Eduard Toll made its way to complete both its first loading at Sabetta Terminal Russia and first discharge in Montoir, France....

Inquest into Crew Found Dead Onboard a Vessel

An investigation has been launched into the death of a crew member who was found dead onboard a vessel. What happened? A 36-year-old crew member Alfred...

Poor Supply Discipline Threatens Shipping Recovery

Demand is poised to outstrip supply in all three segments of the international ocean shipping industry in 2018, but risks of an ill-timed “ordering...

Finding Tanker Finance in a Difficult Funding Environment

New building slots will be available form 2019-2020 in major shipyards. Funding is difficult in Europe as new banking rules are in force. ...

Port of Salalah Now Offers Ship-to-Ship Transfer Service for Bulk Liquids

The Port of Salalah completed its first ship to ship transfer operation (STST) at Salalah anchorage, recently as part of the port’s expanding service...

Schulte Strengthens LNG Hand with Acquisitions

The Schulte group has obtained the clearance from German Federal Cartel Office to go ahead with its planned acquisition of PRONAV and its fleet...

America’s Supertanker Terminal Set to Export Oil for the First Time

The flood of crude leaving the U.S. could be about to get a major boost: the nation’s top imports terminal is testing one of...

Water Ingress Off Constanta

  On February 13, a vessel reportedly suffered water ingress 16 miles off Constanta in the Black Sea. What happened? The vessel ‘Delfi’ was loaded with diesel...

Tankers ‘Illegally Cleaning their Holds’ Might have Caused the Spill

On January 26, the people and authorities were shocked to find, that an oil spill had hit the Fujaira coast. What happened? After investigation, it was...