Are – Alf Martin, you were one of the prime movers in putting together the Gard conference on containership fires in October. I think it is worth reiterating the point made by many at the conference – the approach to solving the problem wit…
Challenging the SOLAS fire regulations for container vessels Read More »
2019 was definitely a year to remember for tanker owners. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “this year started on a positive note for tankers. Healthy earnings were seen in early 2019 supported by strong demand at the time, weath…
Tanker Market in 2019: A Glass Half-Full Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market this past week has been attempting to recalibrate itself in consideration of weakening freight levels and increasing IMO bunker costs. A week out from Christmas there was a definite holiday feel, with some traders already a…
Dry Bulk Market: Weakness Across the Board Read More »
As we approach January 1st 2020 , the VLSFO price premium to HSFO has widened considerably We are clearly well into the IMO 2020 transition; changes in bunker infrastructure, availabilities and pricing are all having a major impact, posing challenges t…
VLSFO pricing & availability needs careful watching Read More »
The tanker market has managed to stage a significant recovery during the past three months, helped by sanctions imposed by the US, which effectively took tonnage out of the market. The same can’t be said for the dry bulk market. In a recent report, shi…
Tanker Market Ending 2019 on a Strong Note, But Dry Bulk Is Still Underwhelming Read More »