Demolition activity has failed to maintain the gains of the past couple of weeks, which came as a result of higher pricing, which enticed ship owners to allocate more tonnage for scrap. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas sai…
Ship Recycling Activity Picks Up, Then Slows Back Down Read More »
Shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world, according to the International Labour Organisation. This is the process of breaking up huge old ships into spare parts. It almost always happens in developing countries and comes with an unacc…
How to recycle a huge ship – safely and sustainably Read More »
Bunkering is one of the most common operations carried out on board, regardless of the vessel type or size. Despite it being a routine operation, disputes may arise, such as those regarding the quantity or quality of bunkers and in some cases the legal…
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The dry bulk market has staged a rebound over the past few weeks, but more positive news are required from the demand side of things, in order for a more sustainable recovery to take center stage. To this extent, China’s soybean imports could provide s…
China’s Soybean Imports A Ray of Hope in the Dry Bulk Market Read More »
The maritime industry is facing several upcoming environmental regulations, in addition to the broad range already in place. The general self-perception of the industry is that it has done a tremendous job in achieving compliance with, for example, bal…
Shipowners must stay vigilant to upcoming environmental regulations Read More »