New low-BN oil delivers cleanliness for low-sulphur fuel operations When the IMOs fuel sulphur limit came into effect on 1 January 2020, the resulting use of low sulphur fuel created a challenge to lubrication. The familiar balance between

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce a new weekly direct service linking China and Korea with four key countries in South America - Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia and Chile. The new service, known as West Coast South Ameri

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index fell on Tuesday, snapping a five-day winning streak, pressured by a fall in the capesize and panamax segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels,

Latest Trends on fuel transition, shipyard actions, government, ports, financing and industry players The International Maritime Organization (IMO) at its last Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) meeting of this month did only

In response to media queries, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) would like to update that MPA has approved the application from Batamfast Pte Ltd (Batamfast) to operate the proposed ferry service of a direct route between T

Seatrade is an international shipping company with a global footprint and amarket leader in specialised refrigerated shipping and logistics. Thecompany has agreed to acquire four high-specification container vessel new-buildings of 1.800 TE

Capesize It was turbulent seas this week as global markets buffeted the Capesize sector. Amongst this turmoil the sector managed to find a floor under its recent softening as sentiment improved in the latter part of the week with the Capesi

This marine notice: - Outlines AMSAs management framework for UKCM in Torres Strait. - Summarises the various responsibilities for UKCM. - Reminds masters that all coastal pilots transiting ships with draughts of 9m or above through the Pri

Wan Hai Lines Ltd. held an online ship naming ceremony for WAN HAI 177 today (June 17). Mr. Roger Xu, Director of Zhejiang Hengyi Petrochemical Sales Co.,Ltd, accompany his wife Mrs. Lily Peng to attend the ceremony. Mrs. Lily Peng was invi

The Russia-Ukraine war may have come as a shot in the arm for overall global decarbonization efforts, but the maritime industry is still far behind in that value chain to draw those resources, with significant progress required and favorabl

Coastal pilotage This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed inMarine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014(MO5

Martin Taylor, CEO of OneOcean (left) and LR Group CEO Nick Brown Lloyds Register (LR), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions,

Vard Electro aims to facilitate a new generation of larger robotic vessels with the launch of SeaQ Remote to provide centralized remote operation of automated ship control systems and deck machinery in support of lean crewing, lower costs,

This article provides some guidance to Members regarding crew contracts. We will focus on the scope of PI cover in respect of crew, the best approach to ensure your liabilities are covered under your Gard PI entry, and the importance of fai

The transportation demand was lower than expected, and the freight rate of European and American routes fell Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jun-17, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping