The maritime sector is experiencing a remarkable shift with the emergence of hybrid ships as one solution to achieving net zero in shipping. In a paper, marine technology specialist Wärtsilä examines the latest trends shaping the course of hybrid ship …
Hybrid progress increases shipowner options Read More »
Pre-docking inspections provide an increasingly powerful means of ensuring a successful dry-docking, according to MacGregor Sometimes costly, periodically mandatory and ultimately inevitable, the drydock is part of the normal life of a ship. However, w…
Dry docking pre-inspection avoids future pain Read More »
Competition continues to decrease financing margins for shipowners Banks and Debt Funds are cooling their appetites on Dry and Tanker transactions due to asset values unjustified by current earnings Container financing has stabilised due to renewed fin…
Tankers at the Top and Offshore on the Up Read More »
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity is set to expand by 16%, or 23 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), by the end of 2024 compared with 2022. Our estimate is based on trade press and data by the International Group of Liquefied Natural G…
Three countries began importing liquefied natural gas this year, and more will follow Read More »
Northwest Europe HSFO availability in Rotterdam and in the wider ARA hub has improved, sources say. However, securing the grade for very prompt delivery dates (0-2 days) remains difficult. Lead times of 5-6 days are recommended for the grade, slightly …
Europe & Africa Fuel Availability Outlook 30 Aug 2023 Read More »