Shipping News

Explore the latest developments in the shipping industry, including market trends, fleet management, and the impact of global trade on maritime logistics.


Tuesday, December 10, 2019
VLSFO Sales See Dramatic Rise in Rotterdam
Shipping News

VLSFO Sales See Dramatic Rise in Rotterdam

Low sulphur fuel is proving to be ‘extremely popular in Rotterdam, Europe’s largest bunkering hub, with more half of all November bunker sales attributable

December 10, 2019
Total Views: 58

Monday, December 9, 2019
Rogue Wave Photo
Shipping News

Monster 74-Foot Wave Measured Off Northern California

The low pressure system that impacted the west coast of the United States over Thanksgiving was generating monster waves rarely observed on the high seas. The

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 248

offshore wind farm
Offshore

Mega-Turbines Sought for Connecticut Offshore Wind Farm

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) –When Iberdrola SA builds its offshore wind farm off the coast of Connecticut sometime in the middle of next decade, it

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 64

DNV GL Signs Broad Strategic Cooperation with China State Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

DNV GL Signs Broad Strategic Cooperation with China State Shipbuilding

International classification society DNV GL has entered into a new strategic partnership with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), the world’s

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 128

Incident Video: APL Containership Collapses Crane at Port of Antwerp
Shipping News

Incident Video: APL Containership Collapses Crane at Port of Antwerp

A giant ship-to-shore container crane at the Port of Antwerp collapsed Monday after it was struck by a containership in heavy weather. The accident took place

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 592

vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping News

Enbridge, Enterprise to Develop Deepwater Crude Export Terminal in Gulf of Mexico

HOUSTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Enterprise Products Partners LP and Enbridge Inc have agreed to jointly develop a U.S. Gulf Coast crude export terminal that

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 60

MSC Gulsun
Shipping News

MSC Commits to Biofuel Blend for Vessels Calling Rotterdam

One of the world’s largest shipping lines, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has opted to begin using biofuel blends to power some of its fleet,

December 9, 2019
Total Views: 141

Sunday, December 8, 2019
John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Christened at Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Christened at Newport News Shipbuilding

The U.S. Navy’s newest supercarrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) was christened Saturday during a ceremony at Huntington-Ingalls Industries’ Newsport News

December 8, 2019
Total Views: 199

Friday, December 6, 2019
U.S. Navy Faced with Second Deadly Shooting This Week
Shipping News

U.S. Navy Faced with Second Deadly Shooting This Week

Dec 6 (Reuters) – Three people were killed by a shooter on Friday at Naval Air Station Pensacola, a major U.S. Navy base in Florida, before

December 6, 2019
Total Views: 37

A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

Orsted Bets Hydrogen Is Key to Climate Goals

By Will Mathis (Bloomberg) –One of the world’s biggest developers of offshore wind farms thinks its massive turbines could be key to the production of

December 6, 2019
Total Views: 141

jones act sov for offshore wind
Offshore

ABS Grants AIP for First Jones Act Offshore Wind SOV

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded the first Approval in Principle (AIP) to VARD for its design of a Jones Act service operations vessel (SOV)

December 6, 2019
Total Views: 85

tankers at anchor
Shipping News

Asian Oil Refiners’ Profits Grow on IMO 2020 Demand

By Koustav Samanta and Jane Chung SINGAPORE/SEOUL, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Asia’s oil refiners are starting to see a surge in demand for cleaner fuels

December 6, 2019
Total Views: 42

Thursday, December 5, 2019
Serious Concerns Raised Over Inadequate Icebreaking Capabilities on Great Lakes
Shipping News

Serious Concerns Raised Over Inadequate Icebreaking Capabilities on Great Lakes

With winter approaching, worsening ice conditions and high water, the Great Lakes region could be facing potential job losses and serious financial

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 127

IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping News

Interview: Castrol’s Gianluca Marucci Talks IMO 2020

Interview by Mike Schuler – Gianluca Marucci is Global Director of Technical Services at Castrol, a leading global supplier of marine lubricants. With

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 80

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Piracy

Japan Plans to Send 270 Sailors to Guard Ships in Middle East

TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Japan is working on a plan to send about 270 seamen to the Middle East to guard ships supplying Japan under a law that

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 69

tanker
Shipping News

Oil Tankers Idling Off China Hold Key to Shipping Rates

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — The fate of at least 15 oil tankers idling off the coast of China holds the key to determining the path of global

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 53

LNG-Powered Costa Smeralda Delivered
Cruise Ships

LNG-Powered Costa Smeralda Delivered

Costa Cruises has taken delivery of the Costa Smeralda, the brand’s first cruise ship powered by cleaner burning liquefied natural gas. Costa Cruises is

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 96

tanker underway at sea from the bridge
Shipping News

Tankers Running on Fumes as Shipping Fuel Switch Causes Delays

By Julia Payne and Roslan Khasawneh LONDON/SINGAPORE, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Disruption to shipping from the long-anticipated switch to more environmentally

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 53

Nave Constellation
Shipping News

VLCC Attack Underscores Piracy Problem Off Nigeria

By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu (Bloomberg) — The boarding by pirates of a supertanker near Nigeria has highlighted a worrying trend for vessels to be attacked

December 5, 2019
Total Views: 100

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Nave Constellation
Piracy

Pirates Kidnap Crew of Supertanker Off Nigeria

By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu (Bloomberg) –Pirates boarded a fully loaded supertanker off the coast of Nigeria, an act that is sure to ring alarm bells for

December 4, 2019
Total Views: 162