The widely used memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the sale of ships on BIMCO’s Norwegian Saleform (2012 version) (NSF 2012) provides that the buyer may cancel the MOA and recover its deposit if the seller fails to tender notice of readiness (NOR) or to…
Better late than never Read More »
To the uninitiated, the concept of carbon capture and storage (CCS) can be hard to understand, complex, and remote even though it has been used effectively in the US energy business since the 1970s and in Norway since 1996 at the Sleipner field. Accord…
Accelerated uptake of carbon capture unlocks shipping opportunity Read More »
Drewry expects 66 LNG carriers (LNGCs) to join the fleet this year, while 94 LNGCs are scheduled to be delivered in 2025, inflating the fleet amid easing vessel demand due to limited new capacity addition. LNG shipping is poised for a balanced market, …
LNG shipping battles fleet expansion, but rates to revive from 2026-27 Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market faced a generally soft week with declining rates across the board. The BCI 5TC fell every day besides Friday, which closed at $23,509, a significant drop from Monday’s $26,213. The Pacific market saw reduced miner activity,…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Rates Lower Last Week Read More »
This week’s focus highlights the growing dependence of Southeast Asian countries, particularly Vietnam and the Philippines, on dry bulk coal imports. As these economies expand, their energy demands are rapidly increasing, and coal remains a cruci…
Dry Bulk Coal Flows – Southeast Asian Countries Read More »