1.Genting Hong Kong,cruise operator,informed that it will buy scrubbers as a measure to comply with the upcoming IMO 2020 sulphur cap.Specifically,the company will retrofit three of its ships with exhaust gas cleaning systems. 2.The America

Minor bulk operators, Asia Maritime Pacific and Fenwick Shipping Services have merged their operations. Asia Maritime Pacific is a Handysize and minibulker owner and operator, headquartered in Hong Kong, with a fleet of over 40 modern dry b

Swedish company Alfa Laval has won an order to supply Framo pumping systems to an FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel to be built in China. The provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its ke

The Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2018, a survey revealing the fears of the worlds maritime sector was unveiled at the Global Maritime Forum in Hong Kong on 3 October. In a survey that makes disturbing reading, the possibility of cyber att

Capesize It was a surprising start to the week, with rates moving in some key areas despite a week of Asian holidays, although some moves were attributed to draft issues and rising bunker values. On the West Australia/China run rates for Da

1.2018 International Ship Management and Technology Forum,which organized by Xinde Marine News and China Shipping Service(CNSS) will be held at Dalian Aulicare Hotel on 25th Oct. 2.Newport Shipping Group has purchased 100 scrubbers from Chi

The maritime shipping lane from China to Europe is a golden route, with trade volumes between countries along the Belt and Road Initiative keeping vessels busy. However, the day-to-day life of a sailor at sea remains something virtually unk

1.2018 International Ship Management and Technology Forum,which organized by Xinde Marine News and China Shipping Service(CNSS) will be held at Dalian Aulicare Hotel on 25th Oct. 2.CCS has shared an industry updateGuidelines for supervision

Newport Shipping Group has purchased 100 scrubbers from Chinese manufacturer Weihai Puyi Marine Environmental Technology Co, with options for an additional 100 units. Newport, which operates a network of 13 drydocks globally, said the bulk

1.The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Guangzhou Port Authority have entered into a sister Port Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning greater efficient port operations. 2.Shell-led LNG Canada project has made a major step forwa

With less than two months until Hong Kong Maritime Week 2018, close to 50 businesses, organisations and event organisers have already answered the call of the main organiser, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, and are busy putting the l

The Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference 2018 (Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 20-21 November) will again offer an expert focus on liner shipping during Maritime Forum 2. Among the urgent topics to be explored at the Forum are

The Port of Singapore continues to gear up for future needs of the bunker industry. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the two-day Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) features k

1.Ideanomics signed a Joint Venture for Exclusive APEC Model E-port Network,across Asia-Pacific with APMEN Trade Tech.The JV will design an electronic port clearance system based on blockchain,starting in two of the biggest ports: Shanghai

a) Overview Theme: New Rules, New Technologies and New Challenges Sponsors: China Ship owners Association (CSA) China Institute of Navigation Dalian Maritime University (DMU) China Maritime Service Center Organizer: Xinde Marine News China