Green Marine
Seafarers Happiness Index Down
The average seafarer happiness level in the fourth quarter of 2017 was 6.25 out of 10.
STX France Unveils New Sailing Ship Concept
STX France has unveiled a new sailing ship concept to reduce environmental impact and save energy.
Denmark, Mexico Ink Maritime Cooperation Deal
Denmark and Mexico ink deal to increase cooperation on maritime topics, including digitalization and green shipping.
NYK: New Ship Propeller to Cut CO2 Emissions
NYK Line, MTI, and JMU have developed a propeller which reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
ITF: Abandoned Crew of Natig Aliyev Paid Outstanding Wages
The 19 crew members of oil products tanker Natig Aliyev receive outstanding wages.
Update: Maersk Honam Fire Localized
The fire on board Maersk Line’s ultra large containership Maersk Honam has been localized.
MPC Container Ships Buys One More Feeder
MPC Container Ships has signed an agreement to buy the 2005-built Francoise Gilot for USD 6.6 million.
Bremen, Bremerhaven Ports Sign Up to the Arctic Commitment
The ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven joined the campaign to ban HFO from Arctic shipping.
International Seaways Widens Loss amid Impairment Charges
Impairment charges pushed US-based International Seaways further into loss in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Bulk Carrier Taking on Water in Gulf of Finland
Bulk carrier Glory Hongkong sprung a leak while on its way to St Petersburg.
New Finnish Shipping Company Starts Operations
Aalto Shipping Company, a new Finnish shipping company, kick-starts operations.
Port Houston Concerned about Proposed Steel Tariffs
Port Houston worried that the proposed tariff on steel cargo could decrease cargo volumes.
TORM Profitable in 2017 despite Challenging Market
TORM managed to remain profitable in 2017, despite a challenging product tanker market.
Maersk: Hope Fades for Finding Maersk Honam’s Missing Crew Members
Hope fades for finding missing crew members of Maersk Honam which remains ablaze.