Green Marine
Container Shipping – Survival of the Fittest
Only container shipping companies with the biggest fleets and most efficient vessels to turn a profit this year.
Oil Leaks from Grounded Car Carrier off Sweden
An unknown amount of oil has spilled from the damaged car carrier Makassar Highway, reaching the shore.
New MR Ship Joins Maersk Tankers’ Fleet
Maersk Tankers took delivery of its newest MR product tanker, Maersk Callao, on July 27.
Polar Bear Killed after Attacking Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Guard
A polar bear has been shot dead by MS Bremen’s cruise ship guard during a shore excursion to Spitsbergen.
Trump, Juncker Agree to Hold Off Further Tariffs, Boost LNG Trade
Junker and Trump agreed to work toward zero tariffs and boost trade relations, mainly of soybeans and LNG.
Anti-Corruption Project in Nigeria Improves Port Calls
Danish Shipping: An anti-corruption project for ports has been completed in Nigeria with positive outcomes.
Port of Rotterdam’s H1 Throughput Down 2.2 Pct
The port reported a throughput of 232.8 million tonnes, a drop of 2.2 percent in total throughput year-on-year.
CMA CGM Extends Bunker Surcharge
Due to high oil prices CMA CGM would keep the emergency bunker surcharge to recover the increase.
Scorpio Bulkers Secures New USD 60 Mn Loan
Scorpio Bulkers has received a commitment for a loan facility of up to USD 60 million.
Extensive Damage Found on Grounded Car Carrier off Sweden
There has been no oil leak detected from the ship, however, a couple of the ship’s oil tanks are taking on water.
Frontline Eyes Up to USD 100 Mn from ATM Equity Offering
Frontline hires Morgan Stanley to sell up to USD 100 million of its common shares.
Consortium to Test Blockchain in Bunker Industry
Industry majors set up a consortium to address traceability and transparency in the bunker industry by using blockchain.
DSME Gets AiP for Its Smart Ship Solution from LR
DSME received an approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register for its Smart Ship Solution (DS4®).
Maersk Tankers’ Rotor Sail Project Delayed
The installation of wind-powered sails on board Maersk Tankers’ product tanker slightly pushed back.