Green Marine
China Announces Tariff Cuts
China plans to reduce tariffs on imports of more than 700 commodities as of January 1, 2019.
Paris, Tokyo MoUs to Start Warning Ships of 2020 Sulphur Cap Compliance
Paris and Tokyo MoUs will start issuing a letter of warning on the sulphur content of marine fuels from January 1, 2019.
ESPO: ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle Not Fully Implemented
ESPO: ports or responsible ships likely to pay for unreasonable quantities of garbage.
UK Detains Russian Cargo Ship following Refloating
The Russian vessel Kuzma Minin, which ran aground off Cornwall last week, has been detained.
Empress of the Seas Saves 2 Fishermen Stranded at Sea for 20 Days
Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Empress of the Seas rescued two Costa Rican fishermen who were adrift since December 1.
Hafnia Tankers’ Shareholders to Decide on Merger with BW in January
Shareholders of Hafnia Tankers to decide on the proposed merger with BW Tankers in January.
Moody’s Lowers MOL’s Rating over Its Large Debt
Moody’s Japan K.K. has downgraded Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ (MOL) corporate family rating to Ba2 from Ba1.
Samskip Takes the Lead in Autonomous, Zero-Emission Containership Project
Samskip to be a lead partner in an autonomous, zero-emission containership project.
GNMTC: Captain, Crew Forced Off Libyan Oil Tanker in Bulgaria
The captain and crew members of the crude oil tanker MT Badr were forced to disembark their ship in Bulgaria.
DFDS Expands Terminal, Route Capacities in the Mediterranean
DFDS to expand both port terminal and route capacities in the Mediterranean.
Four Stowaways Detained after Boarding Grimaldi’s Ship
Four stowaways detained and charged with affray after boarding Grimaldi’s vessel Grand Tema in the Thames Estuary.
Court Confirms USD 1.8 Bn Prestige Oil Spill Compensation
Supreme Court in Madrid upheld the Prestige ruling, said Spain is to receive EUR 1.6 billion in compensation.
De Nora Gets USCG Type-Approval
De Nora has received type-approval from the United States Coastguard for its BALPURE ballast water treatment system.
Masterbulk Testing Out Renewable Energy on Board Its Ships
Singapore’s shipping company Masterbulk trialing renewable energy on board its ships.