983 Vessels have Opted for EGCS

In a recent turn of events, major shipping operators Spliethoff, Frontline, DHT and Star Bulk have opted for scrubbers. Preferred option for shippers This move...

Tainted Shipping Fuel Sparks Calls for Tighter Quality Control

A recent news report by Reuters says that a wave of contaminated fuel that has clogged and damaged engines on hundreds of oil tankers...

CMA CGM Revenue Increases from Volume Growth Inspite of Fuel Cost

Strong uptrend fo CMA CGM in second quarter Officials say strategic partnership is the key Plans acquisition of the Finnish business Containerships, to...

Start of Major UN Negotiation on Future Ocean Governance

The Future of Ocean Governance is up for a major change as the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) representing shipowners have started a major...

SembMarine to Retrofit 13 Maran Tankers with Scrubbers

SembMarine to install scrubbers in 13 vessels. The scrubbers will be installed by Maran Tankers by 2019. It involves retrofitting 4 Suezmax and...

Robot Boat Creates History! First to Sail Across the North Atlantic

Unmanned sail boats marks an historic Atlantic crossing Stands second to a battery-powered underwater glider record in 2009 Proves integrity of the sailboat...

British Airways Breach: How Did Hackers Get In?

British Airways (BA) has revealed that hackers managed to breach its website and app, stealing data from many thousands of customers in the process. How...

Bad Bunker Risk to Rise in 2020, Bunker Suppliers must be Accountable: BIMCO

BIMCO calls for more accountability from Bunker Suppliers. Bunker states should be taking responsibility when their suppliers use contaminated fuel. Low sulfur fuels...

Lack of Clear & Effective Communication Results In Near Grounding

Summary On 12 February 2017, the fully-laden bulk carrier, Aquadiva, was departing Newcastle Harbour under the conduct of a harbour pilot. At about 2218 Australian...

Early LNG Adopter Praises Performance of ME-GI Engine

TOTE’s world-first, LNG-powered container ships prove the reliability of mature, dual-fuel technology. Positive outlook American shipping company, TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, has got a very positive...