Inmarsat’s First Partner to Offer Full Fleet Xpress Integration

SpeedCast International, a leading global communications and network service provider, is the first Inmarsat partner to integrate the software element of the Fleet Xpress...

Anticipated Volume of Non-tank Vessel Response Plan Resubmissions in 2019

In anticipation of the large volume of NTVRP Resubmissions associated with the first 5-year renewal cycle following the implementation of the Nontank Final Rule,...

Environmental Regulations to Shape Tanker Market

Over the next five years, international environmental regulations will have a major impact on the tanker market, according to a recent report by marine...

A Long Winter for Shipping

As the landlubbers in the Northern hemisphere struggle to cope with extreme weather conditions, shipowners continue to deal with unprofitable markets in most sectors. The...

DryShips: The Beginning of a Shipping Recovery?

By Short Only Summary DryShips' business strategy depends on buying ships at distressed prices to bet on an eventual shipping recovery. The Baltic Dry Index...

UK Maritime Wages: Exploitative or Reasonable?

"We need to stop this exploitation,” says Paul Keenan, an inspector with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).  “There are people coming here on...

[Watch] Norovirus is Contagious: Easy to Catch but Hard to Get Rid of

Norovirus outbreaks are still increasing nationwide. The contagious disease - also known as the stomach bug, stomach "flu" or winter vomiting disease - is...

[Watch] Car Carrier Fire and Rescue

UK Coastguard is coordinating an incident involving a fire on a car carrier in the English Channel. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

Fire on Car Carrier, UK Coastguard Involved in Coordination Efforts

The UK coast guard has been actively involved in coordinating a fire incident onboard a car carrier since early morning in the English Channel. What...

More Ship Traffic Warrants Channel Improvements

Experts: More ship traffic warrants channel improvements Millions of dollars in cargo chugs its way through the Port of Corpus Christi’s waters on any given...