Liberia continues to deploy significant improvements to its state-of-the-art web-based client interface system, WayPoint, by enhancing certificate security features, introducing a QR Code symbol for electronic certificates and streamlining

LAUNCH OF JOINT CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON MARPOL Annex VI The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MAR

Liberia is the fastest growing major open registry in 2018 in both the shipping and offshore sectors, according to leading shipping services provider Clarksons in its Clarksons World Fleet Monitor June 2018. Alfonso Castillero, CCO of the L

Capesize After the BCI timecharter average went over $26,000 mid-week, the highest level this year, the market then went into a correction. In Asia, the West Australia/China route peaked at $10.30 for an early position cargo from Port Hedla

DUBAI - Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was temporarily halting all oil shipments through the strategic Red Sea shipping lane of Bab al-Mandeb after an attack on two big oil tankers by Yemens Houthi rebels. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-

Growth in global steel production maintained its momentum in June. According to the latest data released by WorldSteel global steel output grew by 9.7 million tonnes, or by 5.8% year-on-year in June. Growth picked up in pace in the second q

The agreement by major PSC regimes to conduct concentrated inspection campaigns on compliance with MARPOL Annex VI on the prevention of air pollution from ships serves as a timely reminder ahead of the entry into force of the 2020 global su

40 incidents reported to #ReCAAP ISC from January to June 2018, marking 15% year-on-Year decrease, and the lowest in number among 10-Year Period of January to June. Full Half-Yearly 2018 Report at https://lnkd.in/f3AFNuv. ReCAAP ISC Half Ye

Malta: The EU must act in the Interest of its Maritime Stakeholders I am pro-EU, but it is disappointing when EU regulations and bureaucracy do not act in the interest of its maritime stakeholders, says John Gauci-Maistre, organiser of the

Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and ZIM today announce a new strategic cooperation on the Asia US East Coast trade. Currently Maersk Line and MSC operates five loops and ZIM operates two loops on the trade. As of early Sep

The expansion of the cruise industry over the next decade brings great career opportunities for many seafarers, but also recruitment challenges for the cruise lines, according to Lena Dyring, assistant director, cruise operations, Norwegian

The International Chamber of Shipping has expressed satisfaction with the efforts made by IMO Member States to resolve pressing practical challenges ahead of the global implementation of the 0.5% sulphur in fuel cap on 1 January 2020. Speak

The looming sulphur emissions regulations and its potential impact on the shipping markets is by far the most talked-about subject so far this year. Although the jury is still out there for their pros cons, we see a clear trend emerging as

After a strong first six months with container drop-offs at an exceptionally low level, container leasing companies face a tougher second half. Financially stressed ocean carriers are closing loss-making routes and postponing new services.

In the following table you will find the total ship sales for last week. The ships are broken down by vessel type with each of their corresponding sales number appearing to their right. Sources: VesselsValue Please Contact Us at： admin@xi