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?
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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...
Container Ship Sinks Partly Off Guayaquil
On 23rd Feb, the cargo ship Isla Bartolomé reportedly ran aground at coast of Isla Puna Island in Ecuador. After going aground she took on...