BIMCO helps ICS gather data on crew-change challenges

Restrictions on making crew changes have proved to be one of the toughest changes facing international shipping in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. BIMCO, the world’s largest direct-membership organization for shipowners,

Teekay Tankers reports best first quarter in ten years

Vancouver, B.C., based Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK) reported adjusted net income of $110 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared with $14.6 million in the first quarter of last

FMC to investigate impact of Canadian ballast water regs on U.S. lake carriers

The Federal Maritime Commission has voted unanimously to accept a petition filed by the Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) that alleges that ballast water regulations proposed by the Government of Canada will discriminate

Bahamas Maritime Authority appoints Deputy Director (Maritime Affairs)

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has appointed Capt. Ghulam Hussain as Deputy Director (Maritime Affairs) with responsibility for Bahamas representation at IMO and intergovernmental meetings. Hussain joins the BMA having recently held

Frontline reports strong quarter, postpones scrubber installations

John Fredriksen controlled tanker giant Frontline Ltd. reported first quarter results that included net income of $165.3 million compared with $40.1 million in the same quarter of 2019. “Frontline achieved its strongest

ShipMoney launches new crew payment services

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Maritime Payment Solutions, LLC (d/b/a ShipMoney) has introduced two new services designed to expedite payments to crew members and their families while providing a broad range of remittance

U.S. issues guidance on illicit shipping and sanctions evasion practices

AIS spoofing, painting over ships’ IMO numbers and names, and “flag hopping” are just a few of the tricks of the sanctions-busting trade. Yesterday, the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, and

Rand Logistics completes American Steamship acquisition

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) today announced that it has completed the sale of its American Steamship Company (ASC) business to Rand Logistics, LLC for approximately $260 million in cash proceeds, subject to customary

Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel launched

Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakaide Works has successfully launched Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel (LBV). The LBV is scheduled to be delivered at the end of September 2020 and will be the first

Maersk: “We are strongly prepared to weather the storm”

A.P. Moller – Maersk today reported first quarter results that Danish business daily Børsen characterized as “good numbers, grim outlook.” The company reported revenues from continuing operations of $9.57 billion compared with

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