Fire and Explosions in Containers

Statistics released from various trusted sources have indicated that major cargo fire makes headlines in every 60 days. The timeline from putting out the...

Why Scrapping Became Difficult

According to a newsletter analysis published by Alphabulk in association with MundoMaritimo says that the firm was crucial in changing the shipping world by...

LNG Ship Orders Pour In

Until now, around thirty-three, new LNG vessels have been ordered when compared to 2017 when only nineteen vessels were ordered. Increasing number of owners...

The UK Ship Detentions in August 2018

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during August 2018 after failing...

Contaminated Bunkers – “The Houston Problem”

Houston the first location affected with contaminated bunkers. Singapore too faced bad bunkers and imports approximately 40% of its bunkers from the US. ...

[Watch] Constant Vigilance Is The Key To Safe Sailing

In its latest video, sponsored by The Standard Club, the Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) investigates three recent reports that highlight hazards onboard...

Shipping Rates Plunge as Owners Fret About Trade War Impact

Freight Rates on negative bullish trend Economists and analysts could see economic and trade growth Right after the effective trade policy revision by U.S....

London School of Shipping Launched

New shipping school open in London after long standing discussions Offers valuable knowledge to professionals working in shipping industry Designed and delivered by...

Airbus Cuts Fuel Costs For Cargo Ships 20%

Airbus engineers develop AirSeas in order to make wind power technology for cargo ships. The company is using SeaWing sails on its cargo...

Suzhou and Nantong Also Require Low Sulphur Content Fuel- 1 October 2018

From 1 October 2018 onwards Vessels entering Suzhou and Nantong ECA Area in Yangtze River Delta ECA to use fuel with sulphur content not...