Dry bulkers built in Japan, i.e. of a proven quality have been in high demand in the second hand market lately. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that in the S&P market, “good quality Japanese Panamax Bulkers still have ta…
Dry Bulkers Made In Japan in High Demand Read More »
Fluorinated gases (F-gases) are a range of powerful greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. The most common F-gases are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are typically used in refrigeration and air-conditioning…
EU F-gas Regulation: What it means for the Maritime Industry Read More »
Two new model courses were validated by the Sub-Committee: – Advanced training for masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ship Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code); …
New IMO model courses on IGF Code training validated Read More »
While the US-China trade friction of the past few months has, undoubtedly, hurt shipping in more ways than one (dry bulk shipping not excluded), it seems that some good can also be made of it, especially if a sustainable agreement can be reached. This …
Dry Bulk Market: The Case for the US Coal Exports to China Trade Read More »
Limited LNG bunkering infrastructure has long been blamed for holding back the shipping industry’s adoption of LNG as a fuel. It’s a textbook chicken-and-egg problem: Fleet operators won’t switch to gas if they cannot be confident of supply, while supp…
Big ambitions for small-scale LNG bunkering Read More »