Classification society ABS and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) to use 3D Models in an attempt to streamline the class process.The JDP will develop a process for ingesting…
SDARI and ABS to Pioneer 3D Model-based Class Read More »
The IMO low sulphur fuel cap introduced in January 2020 has not eradicated the potential threats from cat fines, sludge, compatibility issues, asphaltene and fuel stability – the five key issues that can damage the health and maintenance of diesel engi…
VLSFO: Threats Remain for Shipowners Read More »
William P. Doyle is the incoming Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration. A former U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner, Doyle currently serves as CEO & Executive Director of the Dredging Contractors of America – and the group’s…
Interview: William Doyle, Incoming Head of the Port of Baltimore Read More »
Ships’ recycling activity has started to retreat to normal levels after the initial rush by ship owners, as the market gradually reopened, following weeks of hiatus.In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “after last we…
Demolition Activity Subsides After Initial Flurry of Deals Read More »
We look at the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across commodity markets globally and how this is impacting financing arrangements including ‘MAC’ clauses, financial covenants, ‘corona clauses’, events of default and force majeure as well as …
COVID-19 and commodity trade finance: The way forward Read More »