Gard has recently been notified of new incidents where solid bulk cargoes classified as Group A, liable to liquefy, have been loaded with moisture content in excess of the transportable moisture limit (TML). Gard reminds Members to remain v

Ulstein has launched a vessel concept capable of making the vision of zero emission cruise operations a reality. Named ULSTEIN THOR, the 149m 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) to

A global bunkering network for ammonia is being brought to fruition by Yara as newbuild orders for multi-fuel vessels by the likes of Hegh Autoliners are set to increase uptake of the carbon-neutral fuel. Yara, which has traditionally produ

International not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum announces the new composition of its Board of Directors, following todays annual general meeting. Jan Dieleman, President, Ocean Transportation at Cargill was elected as new Ch

On April 21, COSCO Shipping released a notice on fee reduction during the epidemic in Shanghai.Before the lockdown is lifted and normal order is restored in Shanghai, the following fees will be reduced: If the original bill of lading has no

On 21st April 2022, the 27th Interim Meeting of the Seafarers Committee (SC), Asian Shipowners Association (ASA), was held virtually. Mr.Yuichi Sonada, ASA Secretary-General, Mr.Zhang Shouguo, Executive Vice Chairman of China Shipowners Ass

Witherbys publications will be made available on NAVTORs NavStation digital chart table software for the very first time after a new agreement. NavStation, which seamlessly gathers critical voyage data and information on a single platform,

Survitecs Seahaven, the worlds largest inflatable lifeboat, has completed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) A.520 physical tests as required by classification society Lloyds Register and will officially launch to the cruise indu

The Future of Maritime and Class Showcased at Historic 160thMeeting ABSmembers from around the world heard about ABS fleet growth and industry-leading safety performance at its historic 160th Annual Members Meeting. The event also saw U.S.

The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 48th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Atlantium Technologies after a detailed review of the manufacturers type approval application determined the system met the requirements

A 7506TEU containership has left Drydocks World-Dubai (DDW) with the largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings. The 2001-built vessel, operated by a European owner, was retrofitted with a 1230mm (4ft) long, 1111mm (3.6ft)

Structured and proactive product development has enabled Optimarin to offer more competitive pricing for its market-leading ballast water treatment system - without compromising on quality. The market is heating up for such systems due to t

SET Maritime is pointing the way for digital decision-making in the shipping industry after a surge of downloads of the newly launched Software Evaluation Toolkit (SET) as more supporters seek to come onboard. This has certainly hit the swe

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation Guwahati (IITG TIDF). Both parties have identified an exciting opportunity to collaborat

SHORE LEAVE FOR CREW WORKING ONBOARD VESSELS VISITING THE PORT OF SINGAPORE 1.Witheffectfrom1April2022,fullyvaccinatedships crewvisitingthePortofSingapore will be granted shore leave. 2.Singapore has continued to monitor the local and globa