IBIA’s Best Practice for Suppliers to Form Basis for Developing IMO Guidance

IBIA sets up new standard for suppliers to help better develop an IMO guidance. Following its participation in the IMO’s efforts, the first edition...

Wartsila Misses Expectation, Eyes Rolls-Royce Unit

A slow demand in the marine market has led to the formation of a new bond between Wartsila and Rolls-Royce. The Finnish ship technology...

Markets – A Disappointing Week

Last week proved to be disappointing for those who had expected a rally and had resulted in firming rates for VLCCs when we embarked...

Dry Bulk Shipping Stocks Win Upgrades

Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and “initiate coverage” on a few more. But do these analysts even know what...

Diana Time Charters with Uniper

Diana Shipping Inc., (the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary,...

Ask the Expert – What are the Key Factors to Safer Welding

Constantly striving for safer welding can be challenging. Here's how you can use digital tools and streamlined processes to overcome your challenges efficiently and...

[Watch] Tips to Safer Welding

 Constantly striving for safer welding can be challenging. Here's how you can use digital tools and streamlined processes to overcome your challenges efficiently and...

Tidal Stream Ship Grounds Twice in Two Days

Summary: On 10 June 2017, the UK registered bulk carrier Ocean Prefect grounded when approaching Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, in Umm Al Qaywayn, United Arab...

Is Your Vessel SPRO Compliant? China Fines After Spot Inspections

It has of course been a requirement since 2012 for certain vessels to pre-contract with a Ship Pollution Response Organisation (or “SPRO”) before entering...

[Watch] Medevac Aboard a Vessel

On 28th April, a 71-year old man suffered a kidney failure onboard on the a cruise ship, 51 miles east of the Ocean City...