Björn Helmersson, a corrosion specialist with Outokumpu, explains why stainless steels are the ideal choice for the aggressive corrosion conditions found in marine scrubber units. In 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) introduced new st…
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Cargo related fires on board container ships have been the topic of frequent discussions in the industry in recent years. Luckily, we have not lately seen large casualties like the Yantian Express, Maersk Honam or the MSC Flaminia. However, the fundame…
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The tanker market is looking at more months of losses and negative pressure on freight rates, as a result of worsening fundamentals. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “it has been a catastrophic 3rd quarter for the crud…
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We’re in the midst of an age of decarbonisation. Societies across the globe are throwing their weight behind green policies, seeking to capitalise on the brief pause that COVID has provided. Countries, global institutions, and corporations, under incre…
Is Europe getting behind LNG as a marine fuel? Read More »
Let’s forget morals, politics or personal opinion and instead look at VesselsValue’s trade data to construct an informed view on which party would be better for the shipping markets. Tankers for Trump Headline: Trump’s support of US crude production, h…
Do shipping markets want Biden or Trump for the win? Read More »