News
-
Euronav sells ULCC Europe
Euronav NV has sold the ULCC (Ultra Large Crude Carrier) Europe (2002 – 441,561 dwt), according to the company’s release. The vessel is debt free and the sale will generate a capital gain of USD 34.7 million. The vessel will be delivered to her new owners during the current quarter…
Read More -
EMSA : Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel-solution pathways available for ship designers, builders, owners and operators, biofuels potentially offer medium and long-term marine fuel alternatives that can enter the market relatively quickly; they also offer the potential, if sustainability criteria are met, to reduce carbon output compared to traditional…
Read More -
ITF statement on Irish Government’s review of the Atypical Work Permit Scheme for non-EEA fishers
Responding to the overdue publication by the government this evening of the review of the Atypical Work Permit Scheme for Non-EEA fishers the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) Fisheries Campaign Lead for Ireland, Michael O’Brien said: “The ITF will study the report in detail and play its role in briefing the migrant fishers of…
Read More -
Registration open for ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023
Hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR), the next edition of the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will take place on the 9-11 October 2023 in Vilamoura Marina at the heart of the Algarve in Portugal. The conference preparation is well underway, aiming to make this the…
Read More -
IMO : How to manage biofouling to stop the spread
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive aquatic species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft. Invasive aquatic species are known to be one of the…
Read More -
IMO : Durban roundtable focuses on COVID, digitalization and implementation
Transport and maritime Ministers and senior officials from five countries took part in a roundtable discussion with IMO Secretary‑General Lim, during the World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE), which is being held in Durban, South Africa (12 to 14 October 2022). The high-level discussions focused on two main topics; the…
Read More -
MSC OPERA TO OFFER ACCOMODATION AS A CRUISE SHIP HOTEL FOR FOOTBALL FANS IN DOHA, QATAR
Geneva, Switzerland, – MSC Cruises announced that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel in Doha working in cooperation with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The ship will be berthed ready to welcome visitors in the port from 19 November through to 19 December and will join…
Read More -
Korean tanker in load sank inTaiwan Strait
Tanker KELSEY 2 sank in the morning Oct 15, 25nm south of Wuqui island, Kinmen County, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait. Tanker was en route from Hong Kong to Gunsan Korea, ETA Oct 16. Of 20 crew on board, 1 died, 19 were rescued and survived.Tanker is said to be in load,…
Read More -
Kamel Al-Wazir, and Gamal El-Din president of SCZONE inspects West Port Said Port and Port Said Container Terminal( Photos )
Lieutenant-General, Engineer/ Kamel Al-Wazir, Egyptian Minister of Transport, visited West Port Said port of the SCZONE where he was received by Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din, President of the SCZONE, Major General Mohamed Braya, Vice President of the Authority for Ports Affairs, and Major General Adel El-Ghadban, Governor of Port Said…
Read More -
Container freight rates will hit bottom in mid-2023 according to HSBC
The fall in container freight rates, now almost in free descent (-6% is the average drop in their value recorded this week by Drewry), will stop in the middle of next year, according to the latest estimate by HSBC’s Global Research division. Shipping Italy reported To account for this forecast…
Read More