The Baltic Exchanges dry bulk sea freight index rose for a third straight session on Thursday and was set for a weekly gain, thanks to a jump in rates across vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax a

Recently, Chinas Ministry of Transport issued the Notice of the Ministry of Transport on FurtherEnsuring Crew Changes of International Voyage Vessels to urge the safe and orderly promotion of crew changes on international voyage vessels. Th

Design Re-uses LNG Carrier Tanks to Simplify FLNG Construction An innovative concept for a floating LNG (FLNG) vessel utilizing storage tanks from older LNG carriers has been granted approval in principle (AIP) by ABS. The design, jointly d

Alfa Laval has announced the appointment of Tristan Matthews to the role of Head of Marine Division for the UK Ireland, effective March 1, 2022. This strategic appointment represents the appointment of the first dedicated Marine Division Ma

Approval in Principle for Chinas first ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carrier, to be built by DSIC. LR, a leading global provider of classification, compliance and advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, has awarded Appr

Hong Kong headquartered Fleet Management has taken delivery of the 33,000 dwtMT Gold Trader-currently the worlds largest dual-fuel parcel chemical tanker on behalf of its clients, Nishin Shipping. The latest addition to the fleet reflects t

Chinas coal imports totaled 16.42 million tonnes in March, jumping 46.24% or 5.19 million tonnes from 11.23 million tonnes in February, showed data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC). The March figure was 39.91% or 10.91 milli

China has taken steps to facilitate logistics to ensure smooth transport of necessities for people while doing a good job in protecting truck drivers against COVID-19. Local authorities have tried to coordinate anti-epidemic work and transp

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was notified on 14 March 2022 that a number of ships had been supplied with High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) containing high concentration levels of Chlorinated Organic Compounds (COC) (1,2-Dic

President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of Hainan into a free trade port with Chinese characteristics and global influence. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman o

Together with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is conducting a large-scale emissions monitoring campaign using remotely piloted aircraft, scheduled to begin later this month. Over a th

A significant number of marine industry-focused tech startups from around the world will showcase their solutions and platforms during Posidonia Exhibition 2022 to be held at Athens Metropolitan Expo Centre from 6-10 June. Online marketplac

EPE Yachting - a new division of Environmental Protection Engineering (EPE) - has agreed a strategic partnership with French water treatment specialist Octo Marine. EPE Yachting provides a full range of cutting-edge sustainable solutions de

On April 10, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading officially signed a contract for the construction of four 174,000 m3 LNG carriers with Japans MOL. Earlier, MOL had signed a batch of chartering contracts for the four

This article contains crucial information regarding anchoring in Ningbo-Zhoushan VTS zone NO.1 and its nearby areas, providing clarification and guidance for international seafarers. 01 VTS ZONE NO.1 The water area formed by the East of the