Tanker Fined for MARPOL Violations
It has been allegedly reported that a tanker was penalized for disposing waste at sea.
What happened?
On February 7, 2017, the water police in Keil...
Refinery View – Meeting 2020 Demand
Despite the 2020 decision for a global sulphur cap of 0.5% now being in place, the refining sector remains uncertain on how it will...
25 Cruise Ship Insider Secrets
Whatever sort of cruise you choose – resort-style, boutique-luxury, leisurely river or adventure – you want to make the most of your precious time...
Fleet Cleaner Completes First Ship Hull Cleaning
Fleet Cleaner has successfully completed its first hull cleaning trial by cleaning the HNLMS Karel Doorman, the largest vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy....
The Year of Promising Assertiveness?
Ports have traditionally been shy to confront their clients, the shipping companies. Yet, this might be about to change. It is a delicate task,...
Tanker Market Could See Further Changes on Trade Route Patterns
It has long be touted as a potential “game-changer” for the crude tanker market and it now seems to be gaining traction. US oil...
Fighting Amazon’s Supply Chain Takeover
By Michael Bentley
In late 2015, Amazon received a license from the U.S. government to act as a freight forwarder for ocean container shipping. That...
Incorrect Container Packing Leads to 65% of Damaged Cargo
European Shipping Week will take place in Brussels from 27 February to 2 March1 and there delegates will focus on the correct packing of...
MOU to Support Filipino Seafarers
IMarEST and MARINA sign MOU to support Filipino seafarers
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the world’s largest global marine and maritime...
ABB’s OCTOPUS to Help Comply with Environmental Regulations
Torvald Klaveness selects ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software to help comply with environmental regulations
OCTOPUS performance advisory & reporting solution will be utilized on three Klaveness...