Today we are seeing a rapid transformation of the maritime industry characterized by tectonic shifts in three areas: markets, regulations and technology. These changes will have a significant impact on the future of the industry. At a time when shippin…
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Shipping could be set to break new ground as the world welcomes the 2020s Petter Haugen, equity research analyst for Kepler Cheuvreux and Swedbank, is looking forward to 2020. In a speech delivered at Marine Money Week, Mr Haugen unreservedly expressed…
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It all boils down to simple corrosion: the frequency of auxiliary boiler deficiencies or breakdowns prompted DNV GL to introduce a new class notation called BMON in 2012 which specifically addresses corrosion protection and boiler maintenance. The insp…
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The Suez Canal celebrates its 150th year in 2019. Earlier this summer the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) joined expert Suez Canal Transit & Husbandry Agent, Consult Navigation, in London to update invited representatives from the shipping industry on t…
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Poor quality bunkers and the incident of contaminated fuel in Houston last year has sparked fears of this happening to any shipowner and operator, as 1 January 2020 approaches. But, with seven months to go before the deadline, planning how to maintain …
Focus on fuel segregation risks, not contaminated fuel Read More »