Leading international ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), has published Guidelines on Remotely Operated Vessels and Autonomous Surface Vessels. The focus of the high-level Guidelines is on providing a broad fr

On December 10, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry held a christening ceremony for the 300,000DWT VLCC NEW COROLLA built for China Merchants Energy Shipping. The ship is a new generation of energy-saving and environment-friendly VLCC, which great

CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced the nomination of Romain Martimort as Chief Commercial Officer for China. He will be responsible for CMA CGM Chinas entire commercial organization. His missions will be to continu

SSY Futures Ltd reported that it has arranged the first competitively brokered trade in the new Metal Bulletin 65% Iron Ore Option contract. The trade was for settlement in February 2022. SSY Futures Ltd is well known for its core area of F

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus and ILO Director-General Guy Ryder have confirmed their organisations will form an Action Group as a matter of urgency with major transport bodies to ensure freedom of movemen

In the face of increasing coronavirus infection rates, driven by the omikron mutation, Nor-Shipping has taken the decision to postpone its upcoming exhibition and event programme. The management team is currently working with stakeholders t

NAVTORs CEO has been given the title of Mr ECDIS in a new book charting both his life story and crucial role in the development of maritime e-Navigation. Written by author Tnnes H. Gundersen, the hardback is available in both Norwegian and

On December 10, 2021, Chinas Shanghai MSA issued Qualification Certificate for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service to the newly registered V.Ships ShanghaiLimited in Lin-gang Special Area. The company is a wholly-owned enterprise of

Correct use of hydrostatic release units This safety alert aims to raise awareness of correct use of hydrostatic release units, for both float-free life rafts and float-free EPIRBS. Hydrostatic release units The Hydrostatic Release Unit (HR

Moving Green by Green - Worlds Largest Ammonia Powered VLAC Debuts On December 10, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd, together with CSTC, video signed a memorandum of cooperation with JS Co for 2 + 2 units of 93000 CBM very large integral g

Nor-Shipping 2022 has announced that four nominations have been shortlisted for the prestigious Young Entrepreneur Award, following in the footsteps of previous winners including Boyan Slat, founder of Ocean Cleanup, and the Brim Explorer m

Many shipowners are making hay while the sun shines as high charter rates in some market segments have fuelled revenue - but they could reap trouble by delaying yard stays for ballast water treatment (BWT) system retrofits as the clock tick

On December 10, Chinas first dual-fuel multi gas carrier Hong Li built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong, was delivered in Guangzhou, achieved a breakthrough in the construction of LNG ships in South China. Compared with conventional diesel engines,

21st Edition of Marintec China A New Date and A new Venue in 2022 Marintec China, the showcase event for the Chinese Shipbuilding and Maritime Industry, has today confirmed that the 21st Edition of the event will now take place from 28 June

Amazon, beset by a number of logistical challenges, is taking matters into its own hands by chartering its own ships and planes. The initiative is to avoid bottlenecks in delivery networks as the world deals with supply-chain logjams. The w