Nor-Shipping has been buoyed by the response of exhibitors to its pandemic-induced move from January to April 2022. In a candid interview, Director Sidsel Norvik admits she expected inevitable cancellations as a result of the schedule chang

Long-term contracted ocean freight rates fell by 3.6% in January, according to the latest Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI) Public Indices. Based on crowd sourced data from leading global shippers, the analysis shows the second consecutive monthl

The annualShipping Industry Flag State Performance Table,from the International Chamber of Shipping, has identified reporting on seafarer wellbeing as a casualty of the pandemic, following its publication this week. The Tableis intended to

Persistence paid off for Vestdavit in winning its first order with the Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) to supply davits for a series of the Finnish Navys four newbuild multi-role combat vessels, thereby bolstering its posi

USA based Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), the owner of the MarineLINE cargo tank coating brand, is announcing its most successful year of trading with maritime sales growing by 40 per cent in 2021. The Ohio headquartered family firm, led b

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed Shells Head of Shipping Maritime in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Nick Potter, as the new OCIMF Chairman. After four years of service, Chevron Shipping Company President

IMC Shipping today announced that it is expanding its Dry Bulk team with the appointment of Mr Michael Holm as Managing Director, IMC Dry Bulk. Based in Singapore, Mr Holm will be responsible for IMCs Dry Bulk business and work closely with

Sustainability shouldnt be a consideration, or an add-on issue, it should be at the very heart of all strategic decision making for todays ocean businesses. Leading marine insurer Gard sets out its core values ahead of Nor-Shipping 2022, wi

Sea Sentinels is calling on shipowners to raise their recycling game by promoting sustainable practices at South Asian shipbreaking yards that still handle over two-thirds of vessels dismantled globally due to capacity constraints for large

BAWAT A/S (a Denmark based ballast water technology and systems provider), Green Swan Partners, LLC (a Pittsburgh, PA USA based venture builder), and Monstrant Viam, LLC (a Halletsville, TX based ballast water reception company) announced t

The recent proposal by MEP Peter Liese to update Amendment 9 of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) draft directive and support the polluter pays principle is cautiously welcomed by INTERCARGO, the international association representing t

Supply Upside? The decision by OPEC+ to raise output by another 400kbd in March came as little surprise to the oil market, which had largely priced in further modest output increases from the group. It took ministers just 16 minutes to sign

From February 2022, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be conducting bi-monthly guided tours to Raffles Lighthouse. This is part of MPAs outreach efforts to cultivate Singaporeans interest in Singapores history and heri

Indian Register of Shipping classed vessel Balbir was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy earlier this month. This was the 200th vessel delivered by HSL to Indian Navy. During the ceremony, the Class certificates were

The Korean Register (KR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Panasia for their Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System (OCCS), a eco-friendly technology which captures the carbon dioxide (CO2) emi