Hellenic Shipping News

Proposed Changes To The Ships Electrical System To Avoid Spread Of Fires While The E/R Hatch Cover Is Open

As most in the industry are aware, when a vessel is alongside heavy objects from the Engine Room (E/R) may be transported to shore through the E/R hatch by using the provision crane. For conventional Bulk Carriers and Tankers this E/R hatch is located …

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China’s COVID-19 Restrictions Could Help the Dry Bulk and Container Segments, but Hurt Tankers

As China grapples with the effects of the pandemic and has issued a lockdown in Shanghai, shipping is expected to be impacted as well. While tankers should take a hit from the slowdown in oil consumption, the dry bulk and container segments could stand…

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