87,000 DWT Panamax Vessel Joins Navios Fleet

On Wednesday, May 9, the Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") declared that the $13.0 million worth Navios Apollon I vessel was delivered. The...

Recycling Plastic for Bunker Fuel Taking Shape

A new facility for converting non-recyclable plastic into fuel for the transport sector is being constructed by the port of Amsterdam. Reduce CO2 emissions The project...

Fire on Freight Ferry that Saw Route Axed Probed

An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of fire onboard a ferry which resulted in the route being called off for subsequent...

Ship Likely Strikes Gray Whale Off San Francisco

On May 8, a carcass of an adult female gray whale was stranded on rocks near the Oakland International Airport. What happened? The carcass of a...

Beware of Libyan Guidelines! Risk of Crew Arrest High – Gard

Oil smuggling activities in waters off the Western Libya coast continue to pose risks to vessels in these waters. Tanker operators caution their vessels’...

Scared of Falling Off a Cruise Ship? Here’s What You Should Know

Some might consider cruise ships havens, where passengers can destress freely and there's always something on tap. Although extremely rare, bad things can happen...

DNV GL and Meyer Turku Sign Contract for Two New Vessels

Finish firm Meyer Turku signs a contract with DNV GL It deals with the classification of their new Royal Caribbean ICON class vessels. ...

Shortage of Ships for Charter Could Force Carriers to Shelve New Services

Shipowners are in for a rude shock, as they are forced to shelve new services of their carriers due to the hike in containership...

Don’t Let Your Maritime Claim Expire

Introduction Maritime claims arise in relation to the ownership, possession, mortgage and general operation of a ship and are primarily enforced by an admiralty action in...

Singapore’s Bunker Industry Deals with Demurrage Claims After Off-spec Fuel Issues

A report in the Platts highlights the current plight of Singapore’s bunker industry as suppliers are adversely affected as they are unable to load...