New sulfur sniffing “nose in the sky” patrols Danish waters

Demonstrating that authorities are taking enforcement of IMO 2020 seriously, a new sulfur sniffing drone has started checking the emissions from ships operating in Danish waters. Provided by the European Maritime Safety

CDC extends cruise ship No Sail order

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with

300,000 seafarers still trapped on ships by crew change crisis

A global summit hosted by the U.K. Government on July 9, 2020, on the impact of COVID-19 on crew changes may have gotten some headlines, but so far doesn’t seem to have

Norwegian bulker will lead a double life after modernization

The Kryssholm, a 2011-built bulker that is currently considered the world’s largest fish feed vessel, will soon be able to take on new assignments following conversion to battery hybrid operation and a

Holland America Line sells four ships

Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line cruise brand has announced that Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving the fleet and transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs,

Allianz: Coronavirus challenges could cause uptick in shipping losses

Though large shipping losses are at a record low, having fallen by over 20% year-on-year, marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) warns that the coronavirus crisis could endanger the

American Club manager makes key New York appointments

Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the manager of the American P&I Club, has made senior appointments to its management team in New York. Dorothea Ioannou takes on the role of Deputy Chief

Crew change summit produces commitment to recognize seafarers as key workers

The U.K. government says that seafarers will get enhanced rights as key workers following a joint commitment made at an International Maritime Summit held today to address the impact of COVID-19 on

LISCR hires former USCG LNG expert

The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry has hired Dallas Smith as its Director of LNG and Offshore Technology and as General Manager its new Houston office. Smith brings over 20 years

Newcastlemax loads record met coal cargo at Port of Mobile

Though U.S. barge lines may be carrying less thermal coal used for electricity generation these days, metallurgical coal shipments remain healthy. Where’s it all going? The answer is that much of it

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