On Tuesday May 15th, the International Maritime Organisation hosted a high-level, live-streamed debate on its role as a regulator in the future of shipping and international trade. The debate on the future of the IMO was part of 70th anniversary events…
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The ships’ demolition market has been dominated by wet tonnage so far in 2018, with the past week proving no exception to the norm set since the beginning of the year. In its latest weekly report, Clarkson Platou Hellas siad that “last week had s…
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Shipping faces huge challenges in finding affordable zero-emission fuels, against a background of poor financial returns and a global requirement to keep transport costs low. In this environment, biofuels currently present the most affordable option fo…
“Zero Emission Vessels, what needs to be done?” Read More »
Insurance market leaders have been urged to apply their policy-reforming zeal to key areas of marine claims lacking clarity – with fishing vessel claims illustrating some of the dilemmas. The call came from Willum Richards, chairman of the Association …
The level of activity in the newbuilding market for bulkers has picked up of late. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking noted that it was “an interesting week for the newbuilding market, following through from the bullish face of …
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