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Big Changes Underway In Middle East Crude Oil Market
Major reforms undertaken by one of the Middle East’s largest oil producers are set to substantially loosen state controls in...
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ICS Welcomes Call From United Nations Agencies To Prioritise Seafarers For COVID-19 Vaccines
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the joint statement signed by the heads of five UN bodies calling...
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Wilhelmsen Unveils New Structure And Renewable Energy Ambition
Maritime group Wilhelmsen will invest up to $500m in renewables as part of a pivot to supporting decarbonisation and the...
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Melilla, Groningen Ports Renew PERS Certification
Spanish Port of Melilla and Duch Groningen Seaport have been certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). PERS is...
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Samsung Shipyard Wins $2.47 Bln New Order For 20 Large Container Ships
Samsung Heavy Industries has won a whopping new order worth 2.8 trillion won ($2.47 billion) from an unidentified client in...
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CULines To Launch New Asia Services
Chinese liner service provider China United Lines (CULines) is to launch three new shipping services connecting China, Japan and Southeast...
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Port Of Bellingham Eyes Significant GHG Emissions Cuts
The US Port of Bellingham aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 86% annually by using renewable energy...
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Eco Valencia Saves 5.1 Pct In Fuel With Silverstream’s Air Lubrication
Grimaldi Group’s newbuild ro-ro vessel Eco Valencia has saved 5.1 % in fuel consumption and emissions with the use of Silverstream’s air...
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Sino-Global Shipping Joins Crypto And NFT Revolution
Sino-Global Shipping is a logistics company catering to the American and Chinese markets. In February 2021, the company's shares surged...
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Suez Canal Ship Accident Delays Crude, Products Arbitrage Flows
With dozens of oil and refined products tankers still waiting to pass through the Suez Canal — where an ultra...
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Australia Detains Two Qatari-Owned Vessels For Labor Violations
Australian maritime authorities have detained two vessels owned by a Qatari shipping company for labor and safety violations. The International...
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International Salvage Union Publishes 2020 Results
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 191 services to vessels carrying 2.5m tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and...
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Boxship Blocks Suez Canal
The Suez Canal has been blocked by a grounded container ship, with no progress made to free it and no...
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MOL Plans To Expand Use Of Microplastic Collection Device On Bulkers
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is expanding the use of a microplastic collection device that it has been testing aboard its...
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New Laws To Restrict The Way Ships Release Ballast Water Into UK Seas
Consultation began on Wednesday 18 March on new laws which would further protect United Kingdom coastlines by stopping international ships...
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Qatar Looks Beyond World Cup 2022 As New Gas Investment Boom Begins, Says GlobalData’s MEED
The recent agreement signed between Qatar Petroleum (QP), Singapore-based LNT Marine, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Shanghai Waigaoqiao...
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Jotun Launches HullKeeper, An Advanced Hull Optimisation Programme
Jotun HullKeeper enables ship operators to improve hull efficiency, lower costs and improve environmental performance. Following an extensive development process,...
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MAN Wins Dual-Fuel Engine Order For 10 VLCCs
MAN Energy Solutions reports that has won the order to supply dual-fuel engines to a series of 10 Very Large...
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NOVELTIS Launches EnovOcean.com Marine Weather Forecast
NOVELTIS launched enovOcean, a new marine weather forecast e-platform that features in-depth information while being practical and user-friendly. NOVELTIS is...
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Full Complement Of BMA Documentation Now Available Electronically
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is delighted to announce that all of its certification is now available electronically. The Authority...
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