Visual inspections and steel thickness measurements are key elements of renewal surveys. Preparing ships for these activities is time-consuming and costly. DNV GL now offers a fast-track solution using drones. DNV GL has been using camera-equipped dron…
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Ships’ valuations expert VesselsValue recently published its half year report on the S&P market. Bulker A total of 204 bulkers have been sold since the beginning of 2019, interestingly however only 6 of these have been Capesize bulkers. Durin…
Vast Majority of Bulkers Sold Aren’t Capesizes Read More »
Beginning on 1 January 2020, all vessels worldwide will only be able to refuel using fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.5 percent – this is the requirement of the global fuel guideline known as IMO2020. As of 1 March, no vessel will be permitted …
IMO2020: What shipping companies have to do now to be compliant by 1 January Read More »
On 20 June 2019 the US narrowly pulled back from retaliatory military strikes on Iranian targets. This was a move planned in response to Iran’s targeting of a US drone allegedly operating in Iranian airspace. These events follow a series of attacks on …
Managing risks in the Strait of Hormuz Read More »
Capesize It was a Brazilian affair with a strong splash of bunkers characterising the Capesize market over the past week. Largely traded in European hours, ballaster tonnage was being secured for an ever-tightening window at the end of July. The C3 ope…
Dry Bulk Market: Bunkers Lifting Capesize Rates Read More »