Norway 2019 is a very different place compared to a few years ago. However, many of the nation’s shipping and offshore industries have achieved sustained growth through some of the most turbulent times ever faced. Since the last Nor-Shipping in 2017, t…
Splashing the cash: Norway’s biggest spenders over the last year Read More »
The Automated Identification System (AIS) was developed to counter the safety limitations of visual/VHF/Radar that were traditionally relied on for safe navigation in busy waterways. Regulation 19 of SOLAS Chapter V requires AIS is to be fitted on all …
‘Going dark’ is a red flag – AIS tracking and sanctions compliance Read More »
Shipowners’ “appetite” for dry bulk newbuildings hasn’t waned at all during 2019. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking noted that “a stable flow of new orders for dry bulk vessels has been witnessed from the beginning …
Dry Bulk Newbuildings the “Weapon of Choice” Among Shipowners Read More »
Predictions for world seaborne trade growth have gained greater significance and attention in the context of the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing trade volumes, resulting in expanding fleet carrying capacity, could boost emissio…
How realistic are today’s long-term sea trade forecasts? Read More »
What happens with any non-compliant fuel oil remaining onboard a ship when arriving at the next port of call after submitting a Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report (FONAR)? The first option is debunkering, but what if that’s not possible at the ship’s fir…
FONAR discussions at MEPC 74 show divergent views Read More »