Greek shipowners opt for Langh Tech scrubbers

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 — Shipowners continue to opt for exhaust gas cleaning systems in preparation for the IMO 2020 sulfur cap. The latest example is Greek shipping companies Marmaras Navigation Ltd. and

Project aims to develop low carbon ship for Pacific region

NOVEMBER 13, 2018 — The University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji and the China Navigation Company (CNCo), parent of Swire Shipping and Swire Bulk, have launched Project Cerulean, which aims

BIMCO develops two 2020 bunker clauses

NOVEMBER 13, 2018 — With the IMO global sulfur cap getting ever nearer, BIMCO has developed two 2020 charter party bunker clauses that deal with general compliance and the transitional period, The

BIMCO launches survey on biofouling management

NOVEMBER 12, 2018 — With mounting pressure for biofouling management, BIMCO is launching a survey to gain insight into how shipowners are dealing with the issue. BIMCO notes that biofouling management is

Keel laid for America’s first zero emission ferry

NOVEMBER 8, 2018 — The Bay Ship & Yacht Co. shipyard in Alameda, CA, has laid the keel of America’s first zero emission ferry, the Water-Go-Round. The 70 ft Incat Crowther designed

Evac BWMS submitted for USCG Type Approval

NOVEMBER 7, 2018 – The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS), designed and manufactured by Cathelco, has now been submitted for U.S. Coast Guard Type Approval under the Cathelco name. “We

German ship operator fined $3.2 million in magic pipe case

NOVEMBER 3, 2018 — German shipping company Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport GmbH (MST) was yesterday sentenced pay a $3.2 million criminal fine and serve a four-year term of probation after pleading

Wärtsilä submits UV-based BWMS for USCG Type Approval

NOVEMBER 2, 2018 — Wärtsilä says that its Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has successfully completed all the required testing procedures, and has now been submitted for U.S. Coast Guard

Why Euronav is skeptical on scrubbers

OCTOBER 30, 2018 – “The direction of travel for the large tanker market has changed from going sideways to up,” said Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers, as the Antwerp, Belgium, headquartered tanker giant

Ballast Responder put to test on working Great Lakes bulker

OCTOBER 29, 2018 — Seattle, WA, headquartered Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. recently led a demonstration of the mobile ballast water treatment system, Ballast Responder, on board the 730-foot Algoma Central bulk

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