IMO: Guidelines for Consistent Implementation of Sulphur Cap

The IMO Intersessional Working Group meeting of July 2018 has started to develop a set of guidelines on the consistent implementation of regulation 14.1.3...

Seawater Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings Guaranteed for Life

To date, the COMPAC bearing has been offered with a 15-year wear life guarantee, but Thordon recently announced at the SMM 2018 trade show...

Blockchain Trials Designed to Create an e-BL from IBM

On 4th October, Pacific International Lines , a Singapore-based shipping company announced its collaboration with multinational information technology giant, IBM . Purpose of the collaboration The...

[Watch] Shipwreck Exploration in Lake Erie

Underwater archaeologists explore what's believed to be the Lake Serpent, the oldest discovered shipwreck in Lake Erie. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

12 IACS Recommendations for Cyber Resilient Ships

Recently, the IACS has published around 9 (nine) of its 12 (twelve) recommendations on cyber safety with the aim of enabling the delivery of...

Breakbulk: Call it a Comeback

As more vessels are scrapped and new ships are launched, industry analysts are forecasting a long overdue rebound in the breakbulk sector, says an...

Trade War Threatens Outlook for Global Shipping, Warns New Report

As the volumes across all segments is set to grow in 2018, shipping face a trade war uncertainty Owing to the improved demand-supply...

Bahri Highlights Growing Presence in U.S. at Breakbulk Americas 2018

On October 4, In an effort to strengthen its presence in the Americas markets, co - Bahri, a world leader in the field of...

Genco Acquires Fuel Efficient Capesize and Ultramax Vessels

In September 2018, the Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has taken delivery of the Genco Defender and the Genco Liberty, two 2016-built 180,000 dwt...

Customers to Pay Up as Container Lines Seek Better Returns

Container Shipping is in oversupply since 2008 and has an operating margin of 3-4%. Shipping rates are no longer below the cost capital...