In its latest annual report, headlined for the first time by the newly elected President Ms. Melina Travlos, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) highlighted the importance of shipping as a “beacon of stability in the volatile global environment”. “Gree…
Petrofin Research© presents, for the 21 st year running, an overview and an in-depth analysis of the bank loan portfolios to Greek shipping, as of 31 st December 2021. Bank shipfinance for Greek shipping has increased during 2021 by 5.6%. The overall G…
Greek Loans Rose By 5.6% During 2021, Now at $52.5 Billion Read More »
A new industry working group established with the purpose of updating the existing Industry Standard on Software Maintenance of Shipboard Equipment has kicked of its work and aims to submit its recommendations to the International Maritime Organization…
BIMCO and partners prepare software maintenance submission to IMO Read More »
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Rear Admiral (Rear Adm.) Ann Phillips, USN, Ret., has been confirmed and sworn in as the 20th Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Nominated by President Biden on October 21, 2021, R…
Ann Phillips Sworn In As MARAD Administrator Read More »
Stolt Tankers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Vopak Botlek to conduct a six-month feasibility study for the use of shore-based power for chemical tankers calling at Vopak’s Botlek terminal.
Stolt Tankers to Test Shore Power in Rotterdam Read More »