Shell to charter in LNG bunkering vessel from Pan Ocean
South Korea’s Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. reports that it has entered into a time charter contract for an LNG bunkering vessel with Shell NA LNG, LLC. The contract is worth an estimated
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Armed robbery attempts against 3 ships in Singapore Strait
Incidents of armed robbery against ships are continuing to occur against ships while underway in the Singapore Strait, reports the ReCAAP (Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships
Hagland orders a pair of plug-in hybrid self-unloaders
Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Hagland Shipping has ordered two 5,000 dwt self-discharging bulkers at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands. They will feature a plug-in battery hybrid power solution meeting IMO Tier
VesselsValue: Volatility continues in crude tanker sector
Over the last few months, the crude tanker market has continued to show signs of volatility, with rates still suffering and cargo miles faltering again in February after a short period of
NTSB reports on collision with ATB that totaled an OSV
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the November 14, 2019, incident in which, about about 2.15 p.m. local time, the offshore supply vessel Cheramie Bo Truc No.
ICS: New guidance on maritime security
Shipping continues to face threats such as piracy, kidnapping and terrorism. Ship operators need to stay alert to security risks and recognize that threats are continually evolving and demand constant vigilance. To
CMA CGM commits to biomethane production
As part of the first high-level preparatory talks for the COP26 summit, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, has put forward
VIDEO: Carnival reluctant to switch ships from U.S., but …
Despite what some headlines might suggest, cruise giant Carnival appears to be reluctant to switch ships from U.S. ports. In a conference call with analysts yesterday, Steve Wieczynski of Stifel put this
Finland tests Bio LNG in Coast Guard vessel
Wärtsilä is cooperating with the Finnish Border Guard in the testing of Bio-LNG as fuel for the 96 meter long Coast Guard patrol vessel Turva. The aim is to lower greenhouse gas
USCG: Emergency dewatering equipment essential under Sub M
A U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert (02-2) released last month notes the increasing failure rate of fixed and portable emergency dewatering equipment in the inspected towing vessel fleet. The alert reiterates