Green Marine
113 Ships Detained for MLC-Related Deficiencies
Since the entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), 113 ships were detained by one of the Paris MoU Authorities for MLC-related deficiencies, Paris MoU said in a release. This represents 17.4% of the total number of detentions (649) in the Paris MoU during this period. During t
International Windship Association Takes the Stage
A new association that will encourage, advise and advocate for the use of wind propulsion technologies in the shipping industry is about to enter the market under the name the ‘International Windship Association’ (IWSA). IWSA’s aim is to facilitate and promote the technology, applications and genera
The Dutch Vote for K Line
Businesses in the Netherlands have elected the Japanese carrier ‘K’ Line as the best performing deep sea container carrier of 2014, based on the research conducted by the Erasmus University Rotterdam among members of the Dutch Shippers’ Council (EVO) and Exports Association (Fenedex). Daisuke Arai,
Monthly Container Volumes on a Roller-Coaster Ride
Flatter trading in August hides the fact that headhaul cargo growth from the Mediterranean to North America has been strong so far this year, while the return of stronger growth in traffic in the North East Asia-Australia trade is starting to bring freight rates back up after the recent slide, accor
South Korea, Norway to Expand Arctic Cooperation
South Korea and Norway are stepping up their efforts in the joint development of a new shipping route in the Arctic. The two countries intend to hold talks on bilateral cooperation in the Arctic on Tuesday in Oslo, as announced by the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. The new shipping r
Lauritzen Bulkers Inks Its Longest Deal with Green Circle
Dansh shipping company Lauritzen Bulkers has signed its longest contract ever with US-based Green Circle Bio Energy involving transportation of 600,000 tonnes of wood pellets from the US to the UK and the European continent over the next eight years. In 2012, Lauritzen Bulkers signed a similar contr
Seafarers Arriving from West Africa Denied Medical Care
United Nations and other leading international transport, trade and tourism organizations expressed concern about the reported denial of medical care for ill seafarers on board ships that had previously called at ports in Ebola-affected countries. In a statement, the Travel and Transport Task Force
Strike Hits Port of Calais
A strike by workers at France’s Port of Calais has reportedly closed down three out of four of the port’s berths, causing delays of up to 90 minutes in ferry departures to the U.K.’s Port of Dover. P&O Ferries has informed that they are experiencing industrial action at the port of Calais and their
BIMCO Urges for Robust Enforcement of Sulphur Limits
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is calling on governments to exercise “robust” enforcement of sulphur limits applicable to ships operating in Emission Control Areas in order to ensure that the industry is operating at a high level of compliance. Following discussion at the Coun
EU Bodies Team Up on Maritime Emergencies
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) have concluded a new working arrangement to reinforce co-operation on maritime emergencies. The agreement is aimed at enhancing the coordination on marine pol
Platts: Atlantic Supramax Markets Looking Livelier
Sentiment in the Atlantic Supramax markets was slightly more bullish, as a flurry of fresh requirements for end-November and early December dates helped trim a persistently high tonnage count, Platts reports. Platts says that the USGC was still oversupplied with ships, but tonnage could tighten if d
JRC Testing Anti-Piracy Software
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is testing a new anti-piracy software in two maritime operational centres in Kenya and the Seychelles. The software known as the Piracy, Maritime Awareness and Risks (PMAR) system provides a live picture of ship traffic activity, indicating curre
Danish Shareholders’ Association Preparing Lawsuits
Danish Shareholders’ Association is preparing what might turn out to be several lawsuits related to OW Bunker bankruptcy case, according to Jens Moller Nielsen, CEO of Danish Shipowners’ Association. As explained by Mr Nielsen, the association is currently gathering private investors to prepare the
Clarksons Considering Acquisition of Platou
London-based shipbroker Clarkson PLC revealed that it is in talks with the board of RS Platou ASA regarding the possible acquisition of all of the issued share capital of Platou. Clarksons said that whilst discussions regarding the combination of these two businesses continue, “there can be no certa