The latest cost reduction measure initiated by Gearbulk is the renegotiation of charter rates with Japanese shipowners who have their vessels on long term charters to […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $19.6 million in discretionary grants to 24 U.S. small shipyards through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The […]
“You are not alone. You are not forgotten”. So said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a moving personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO […]
A steady stream of contact from concerned seafarers continues to flow into the UK charity, Human Rights at Sea. In the majority of cases, the issues […]
The ultra-violet light technology used to kill the invasive species found in ships’ ballast water tanks can be used to protect seafarers, health workers and fist-responders […]
Framo has introduced a new cost-effective and customizable oil skimmer offering based on its well-proven TransRec platform. The new solution allows customers to specify a range […]
Impact of coronavirus pandemic will continue to have a severe impact on goods throughput and the logistical process, particularly in the coming months. The coronavirus pandemic […]
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply 6 × MAN B&W 9S50ME-C9.6 Tier II-compliant main engines for 3 × 238-metre RoRo vessels intended for […]
Port of Antwerp is teaming up with the tech company Rombit to prevent corona infection on the workfloor. Rombit has developed the Romware COVID Radius, a […]
The Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape started its recruitment process on Saturday. After being docked at Mormugao Port Trust, the cruise decided to pick 2000 Goan […]
Incident Overview In a recent incident, three people have been kidnapped from a vessel. Pirates left the vessel at 05°09N – 003°29E (180/75NM off Lagos Nigeria) […]
Foreign crew-members are now allowed to sign-on and sign-off on ships at Indian ports. The government has decided to follow through its decision in July and […]
PIRIOU is one of the three winners of the Call for notification of interest of the offshore wind Innovation Challenge –managed by WPD and the Brittany […]
Ocean Infinity is excited to announce plans for the next phase of its Armada fleet of robotic vessels with a signed contract for eight 78-meter, optionally […]
The World Health Organization has developed two (free access) e-learning courses: “Promoting public health measures in response to COVID-19 on cargo ships and fishing vessels”. The […]
From 2019 through 2020, there is a sharp increase in the number of incidents of robbery and theft against ships while underway in the Singapore Strait […]
GreenSteam, a leading provider of vessel performance optimization solutions for the shipping industry, announces the launch of GreenSteam Capture, a new mobile app designed to automatically […]
A fall in Chinese coal demand and the second round of European virus lockdowns has deflated a nascent dry bulk recovery, despite strong demand for iron […]