Green Marine
Proactive Measures Needed to Improve Hull Performance
The link between hull performance and vessel efficiency is much stronger than previously thought.
GTT Acquires Icelandic Smart Shipping Solutions Provider
GTT acquires 100% of the share capital of Marorka, an Iceland-based company specializing in smart shipping.
Korean Prosecutors to Appeal MV. Stellar Daisy Ruling
Busan Prosecutors to appeal to a higher court regarding the sinking ore carrier MV. Stellar Daisy.
Piraeus Bank, ORIX Corporation to Provide Financing for Greek Maritime Sector
Piraeus Bank, ORIX Corporation to provide financing solutions to the Greek maritime sector.
TOP Ships’ JV Offloads MR2 Pair
TOP Ships’ JV sells M/T Holmby Hills and M/T Palm Springs.
Diamond Princess Crew Allowed to Return Home as Coronavirus Claims 3rd Life in Japan
Seventy crew members of Diamond Princess infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Readers’ Picks of the Week (February 17-21, 2020)
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.
BIMCO: Coronavirus Comes at the Worst Time for Shipping
The outbreak of the coronavirus comes at one of the worst time for the shipping industry.
Ships Trading with North Korea Will Not Be Flying Palau Flag
Palau Ship Registry: Vessels violating UNSCRs on trading with North Korea will not be registered.
IMO Urges Unnecessary Delays to Ships amid Coronavirus Are Prevented
IMO urges member states to undertake measures to prevent unnecessary delays of ships.
Diana Shipping’s 2nd Vessel Sale Falls Through
Both sales were announced back in December 2019.
Carnival Cruise Line Inks 5-Year Agreement with City of Norfolk
Carnival Cruise Line will operate seasonal cruises from Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Center through 2025.
Coronavirus Claims the Lives of Two Diamond Princess Passengers
Two passengers from Diamond Princess, who were infected with coronavirus, passed away.
Clarkson Acquires Spanish Shiproker Martankers
Clarksons has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Spanish shipbroker Martankers.