Gard has recently published an updated comprehensive guide on stowaways outlining the problem, the applicable regulations, assessing the risk of stowaways, prevention at port and humane handling of stowaways found on board. In preparation o

Technology group Wrtsil has introduced a new radical derating retrofit solution Wrtsil Fit4Power to extend the emissions-compliant lifetime of merchant vessels by providing the existing two-stroke fleet with leaner, healthier and more optim

The Baltic Exchanges dry bulk sea freight index dipped on Thursday as declines in the supramax vessel rates outweighed gains in capesize and panamax segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax ship

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an independent not-for-profit technology consortium building a trusted platform designed to redefine global trade, shipper Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), carrier COSCO SHIPPING Lines (CO

Having narrowly avoided a recession in the fourth quarter of 2022, the Japanese economy appears to be recovering. However, Japans demand for steel remains weak and as a result, the countrys bulk imports are estimated to have fallen by 4% y/

Cosco Shipping Specialized announced on March 29 that it would issue a maximum of 643,995,231 A-shares to a specific target, raising a total of no more than 3.5 billion yuan for the leasing of 29 multipurpose pulp vessels and the constructi

MAN Energy Solutions MAN 49/60DF engine has received its Type Approval after a five-day programme on the testbed at company HQ in Augsburg, Germany. The Type Approval Test (TAT) was witnessed by inspectors representing the ABS, BV, CCS, DNV

Close cooperation between Royal Caribbean Group (RCG), the Chantiers de lAtlantique (CdA) shipyard, and Wrtsil will enable RCGs latest vessel to lead the cruise industry into a new era of alternative fuel use. Technology group Wrtsil will s

On March 29,2023,China Merchants Energy Shipping issued an announcement to officially confirm the order for the methanol dual-fuel PCTCs. On March 29,2023,CMES signed the Ship Order Agreement with China Merchants Industry through its wholly

PIL offers river barge service in China as part of its service options to clients who require effective transportation of their goods from ports into inland China. The Singaporean line is working to integrate its barge service offering in C

Specialist shipbuilder Strategic Marine , a leader in the construction and fabrication of aluminium craft, unveiled a new shipyard facility at an official ceremony in Singapore today (29 March). The ceremony also saw the handover of Southea

Executive chairman Wah Kwong Transport Holdings Hing Chao addresses HKSOA members at the Spring Lunch 2023 In February this year the Hong Kong Shipowners Association held its annual lunar new year gathering at a downtown hotel. As the many

The Baltic Exchanges main sea freight index edged up on Wednesday on higher rates for capesize and panamax vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels carrying dry bulk comm

Ijmuiden, Netherlands, 29 March 2023- Automated vessels are a new horizon for the shipping industry and the start of a new chapter in its long history. With strong experience in marine automation, RC Dock has achieved a milestone with class

Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Microsoft Korea on 28 March to collaborate on digital transformation and enhance their technological capabilities, with the aim of leading the digital transformation o