Thursday, April 21, 2022
oil tanker at anchor
Shipping

Oil Climbs With Supply Risks Eclipsing China Concerns

By Devika Krishna Kumar and Sheela Tobben (Bloomberg) — Oil rose to settle at its highest in three days in a volatile session as a series of challenges

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 1220

LNG carrier with letters L N G on side.
Shipping

Calls for U.S. LNG Revive Stalled Export Projects, But at Higher Costs

By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON, April 21 (Reuters) – Soaring demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) as buyers steer clear of Russian fuel is

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 1232

Unsecured Openings Led to Flooding and Sinking of Towing Vessel, NTSB Determines
Accidents

Unsecured Openings Led to Flooding and Sinking of Towing Vessel, NTSB Determines

Unsecured openings in the deck of a towing vessel led to its flooding and sinking off the coast of Puerto Rico, the National Transportation Safety Board said

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 3304

lng bunkering rotterdam
Environment

SEA-LNG Warns Methane Slip ‘Misinformation’ Risks Shipping’s Decarbonization

LNG marine fuel industry coalition SEA-LNG is fighting back against “misinformation” related to methane slip that the organization says

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 1797

ABB to power world’s first hybrid-electric biomass fuel carriers
Press Releases

ABB to power world’s first hybrid-electric biomass fuel carriers

ABB’s power distribution technology selected by IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. for hybrid-electric propulsion vessel called ROBOSHIP Initiated by Japanese

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 613

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay
Environment

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Set to Launch in San Francisco Bay

By Matt McKnight BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 21 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Bay will soon have a new fossil fuel-free ferry floating in its

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 1689

P&O Ferries Fires Agency Crew Citing Breach of Alcohol Policy
Shipping

P&O Ferries Fires Agency Crew Citing Breach of Alcohol Policy

P&O Ferries has fired seven of its new agency employees after they showed up to work in breach of the company’ zero-tolerance alcohol policy. The

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 9230

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for Ammonia-ready LNG-fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier developed by GSC
Press Releases

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for Ammonia-ready LNG-fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier developed by GSC

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-ready LNG-fueled Panamax bulk carrier developed

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 854

Photo of POTUS Joe Biden
Ports

Biden Bans Russian Ships From U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States will ban Russian-affiliated

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 2564

Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas docked in Greece.Picture taken January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Incidents

Sanctions Mistake Leads Greece To Release Russian Tanker And Crew

By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) A Russian tanker impounded by Greece this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 3218

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
NYK Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Fueled Tanker
Shipping

NYK Takes Delivery of Third Methanol-Fueled Tanker

Japanese shipping group NYK has taken delivery of a third methanol-fueled chemical tanker, named Grouse Sun, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea. The ship was

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 3504

Yangshan Port south of Shanghai, China.
Shipping

Brazilian Meat Exporters Face Hurdles Shipping Through Shanghai

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO, April 20 (Reuters) – Brazil’s ABPA, a lobby group representing large pork and chicken processors like JBS SA and BRF SA,

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1849

ITF Says Inspectors Denied Welfare Checks of P&O Ferries Replacement Crew at Dover Port
Shipping

ITF Says Inspectors Denied Welfare Checks of P&O Ferries Replacement Crew at Dover Port

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) said its inspectors were denied the ability to conduct welfare checks for replacement crew members

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 6873

angshan Deep-Water Port
Shipping

Windward: 1 in 5 Containerships Globally Are Stuck Waiting Outside Congested Ports

The number of containerships waiting outside of congested ports has risen sharply in recent months, with 20% of all containerships trading globally now stuck

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 4535

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group
Defense

U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Plan Skirts Decision on Trump’s 355-Ship Target for Now

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Navy’s new 30-year shipbuilding plan puts off a decision about whether to stick with the Trump

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 3402

tanker underway at sea from the bridge
Shipping

U.S. Refiners Receiving Last Russian Oil Cargoes Before Sanctions Wind-Down

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, April 20 (Reuters) – Nine tankers carrying Russian-origin crude and fuel oil have discharged in the United States

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1986

oocl containership
Shipping

OOCL Making Aggresive Grab for Asia-Europe Market Share

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – OOCL’s first-quarter operational numbers not only confirm the unflagging colossal profitability of the liner

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 1727

China Oil Tankers In Port
News

China Bunker Fuel Sales Plunge

By Muyu Xu (Reuters) China’s exports of marine fuel in March plunged 15% from a year ago, customs data showed on Wednesday, owing to high prices and

April 20, 2022
Total Views: 6631

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
offshore support vessels
Offshore

KOTUG Acquiring Dubai-Based OSV Operator Seaways International

Netherlands-based KOTUG International has entered into an agreement to acquire rival offshore support vessel operator Seaways International, part of a strategy

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 2032

mississippi shipping
Shipping

MARAD Announces New America’s Marine Highway Program Designations, Projects

The U.S. Maritime Administration has announced a new Marine Highway route and projects as part of the America’s Marine Highway Program. Today’s

April 19, 2022
Total Views: 2606