Seanergy Boasts Smooth Transition to IMO 2020
Seanergy wraps up its IMO 2020 compliance plan.
read more →Readers’ Picks of the Week (27-31 Jan, 2020)
Here are the most read stories of the past week.
read more →NYK Exploring Ammonia as Carbon Neutral Marine Fuel
Japanese shipping major NYK is looking into using ammonia as marine fuel.
read more →Study: LNG as Marine Fuel not Such a Cool Choice?
Study: LNG might not reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a life-cycle basis.
read more →Seafarer Happiness Down amid Stress over New Regulations
Workload stress caused by changes in regulations among key reasons impacting the seafarers' happiness level.
read more →Too Early to Draw Conclusions on VLSFO's Carbon Emissions
IBIA: still premature to draw valid conclusions on the level of VLSFO's black carbon emissions.
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Ammonia-Powered Fuel Cell to Be Installed on a Vessel
A consortium that wants to install an ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel wins EU backing.
read more →Port of Karachi Bans Discharge of Scrubber Wash Water
The Port of Karachi in Pakistan implements a ban on discharge of wash-water from open-loop scrubbers.
read more →Kitack Lim: Prices for Compliant Fuels Stabilizing
Kitack Lim: Prices for compliant fuels appear to be stabilizing.
read more →Port of Rotterdam Points to Rise in LNG Bunkering
Europe's top bunkering port, the Port of Rotterdam, has seen an increase in LNG bunkering at the port.
read more →VLSFO Not So Environmentally-Friendly after All?
New blends of marine fuels with 0.50% sulphur content can contain a large percentage of aromatic compounds.
read more →Trafigura Backs Carbon Levy and Slow Steaming
Trafigura says chartered vessels account for 87 percent of its GHG emissions.
read more →ClassNK Issues HKC Compliance Statement to Bangladeshi Yard
ClassNK has issued HKC Statement of Compliance to PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited.
read more →Suez Canal Authority Bans Scrubber Wash Water Discharge
Discharging scrubber wash water in the Suez Canal is strictly forbidden.
read more →2 Ships Fail to Comply with IMO 2020 in Chinese Waters
Two ships in Chinese waters in breach of new sulphur regulations as they were using non-compliant fuel.
read more →US Blacklists Chinese Shipowner in New Sanctions against Iran
The Trump Administration has issued a new wave of sanctions against Iran.
read more →Relatively Smooth Sailing as IMO 2020 Enters into Force?
It appears the shipping industry is coping better than expected following IMO 2020's entry into force.
read more →Insurance Rates Set to Surge amid Middle East Tensions
Tensions in the Middle East are expected to result in draconian conditions in maritime insurance policies.
read more →Happy New Year from World Maritime News!
May 2020 bring you fair winds and following seas!
read more →India Working to Polish Its Ship Recycling Image
The new act restricts and prohibits the use or installation of hazardous materials.
read more →Industry Should Be Aware of IMO 2020 Teething Problems
Teething problems are likely to happen when IMO 2020 first comes into effect on January 1, 2020.
read more →Quality Materials Essential in Scrubber Installations
The quality of materials and coatings used is the most important factor in optimizing EGCS safety.
read more →Industry Bodies Propose USD 5 Bn R&D Fund
Shipping bodies propose the establishment of a USD 5 billion fund for decarbonization of the shipping industry.
read more →MOL Looking to Develop Zero Emission Pure Car Carrier
MOL has teamed up with e5 Lab. Inc. to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier.
read more →VdL: No-One Can Be Left Behind in EU Green Deal
The shipping industry is facing an ever-growing pressure to cut its carbon footprint.
read more →Rotterdam: Dramatic Rise in Sale of Low-Sulphur Bunker Oil
Europe's largest bunker port has seen a major rise in the sale of the new very low sulphur fuel bunker oil.
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