In November, VLCC utilization increased to the highest level observed since the beginning of the year at 60.55%, nearly as high as the level observed in November 2017 (60.58%). Through the first 11 months of the year, utilization has averaged 59.99%, c…
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Located in a modern science park in Bergen, Norway, DNV GL’s Materials and Corrosion Technology Centre and its sister facility, the Technology Centre for Offshore Mooring and Lifting, are only two years old. But both facilities are staffed by personnel…
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The new marine fuel regulations which will enter into force from 2020, won’t have an effect just on the “modus operandi” of the shipping industry, but will also affect freight rates and trade flows of oil products. In its latest weekly report, shipbrok…
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In a landmark ruling that has brought welcome clarity to a legal ‘hot topic’ that has been debated for many years, the English Court of Appeal has now upheld the first instance decision of the Admiralty Court in The Alkyon. WFW acted for the successful…
As we approach the final couple of weeks of 2018 and activity is bound to slow down in the shipping markets, ship owners seem to be zeroing in, on LNG newbuildings and dry bulk carriers from the second hand market. In its latest weekly report, in terms…
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