Grindrod finances newbuildings, sells duo
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April 2019
Sanctions and the Tanker Market: Where to from here?
As the US decided to put a complete halt in Iranian oil exports, the tanker market is expected to face even more turmoil. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “so, here we go again – Trump, waivers and oil prices. It feels lik…
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A proactive approach for safety
While in the past, IMO and other regulatory bodies typically issued regulations in response to incidents, the trend today is to be proactive while pursuing a goal-based regulatory approach that defines what should be achieved, rather than how to achiev…
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The silent and invisible killer onboard vessels
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently issued Marine Safety Alert 04-19, “Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers”. The risks associated with enclosed space entries are illustrated by a recent casualty where three persons wer…
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Six bulkers set to join Seacon Ships Management’s operated fleet
Chinese outfit is growing its fleet but downplaying a name change
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