Global fertiliser trade is undergoing a structural shift as India cuts its reliance on imports (more so from China), China tightens its overall exports, and Russia and MENA supply more to distant markets. These changes are lengthening voyage distances,…
Global fertiliser trade: Structural shifts, longer routes and fleet evolution Read More »
The Q2 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals an encouraging uplift in seafarer wellbeing, with the average happiness score rising to 7.54/10, up from 6.98 in Q1. Positive trends were seen across all core areas, …
Strong gains in seafarer happiness levels, but serious safety concerns emerge Read More »
During February 2025, a prominent shipowner had one of its vessels bunker 405mt of VLSFO in New York. This case study highlights what happened next and the consequential dangers and costs contaminated marine fuel posed to the vessel, its crew and the o…
Immobilized & Imperiled: Crew Safety Endangered in the Wake of Bunker Failures Read More »
In 2025, Indonesia’s role as a key supplier of Supramax and Panamax coal cargoes is under pressure due to shifting energy trends in Asia. China and India, the two largest buyers of Indonesian coal, are reducing their reliance on coal-fired power by inc…
Special Focus: Supramax & Panamax Coal Cargo Flow Trends from Indonesia Read More »
Three recent bulk carrier projects show how LR’s approach keeps wind conversions on schedule and in compliance – and how early planning ensures ship operators aren’t left in a spin over rotor sail installations. Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) …
How to sail through your wind-assist retrofit Read More »