Global, sector-focused law firm HFW successfully acted for the owners of a vessel involved in a high-value collision case that saw evidence provided remotely from on board a vessel at sea in a historic first for the UK Admiralty Court. HFW

Throughout the pandemic China has been a key focal point. Whilst it was the first country to go into full lockdown, and the first to see a significant collapse in oil demand, it has also been the country that so far, appears to have rebound

This is BIMCOs 2nd news piece reporting on new developments affecting the IMSBC Code. Today, we focus on bauxite cargoes and the new criteria distinguishing a bauxite cargo that may liquefy (Group A) from one that will not (Group C). The wo

In response to saving some 400,000 stranded seafarers who needed to be relieved and this number rises with every week that passes, a joint industry submission, coordinated by ASA (co-sponsored by 16 other international associations) was sen

Yesterday, Evergreen Marine officially announced that Zhang Yanyi served as chairman of Evergreen Marine, and former chairman of Evergreen Marine Zhang Zhengyong took over as chairman of Taipei Port Container Terminals. Zhang Yanyi, 64 year

Norways OIM Wind has signed an EPC contract with CIMC Raffles to build 1+1 wind power installation ship. According to OIM Wind, the ship will be the largest of its kind in the industry and will be able to transport and install four complete

The clubs correspondent in China of substantial delays to vessels carrying imported coal to China, in particular coal loaded in Australia. The main delays are occuring at the ports of Jingtang, Caofeidian, Huanghua and Bayuquan. The delays

International standards and collaboration are needed to unlock digitalisations full potential to drive efficient, resilient and green shipping. This was the message at the Future of Shipping - Digitalisation webinar jointly organised by the

Invited to speak as part of a panel, President of Trelleborgs marine and infrastructure operation, Richard Hepworth, will discuss the importance of digitalization within the maritime industry at this years International Cooperation and Deve

Study shows TR 48 improves productivity and reaps annual savings of at least S$80m for bunkering industry Technical Reference 48 : 2015 (TR 48) [1] - Bunker Mass Flow Metering (MFM), which is used in the bunkering industry for the delivery

Last Sunday, a fire at the Songzao coal mine in China halted operations. The latest accident adds to mounting worries about coal supply shortages as we head into the winter heating season. Domestic production in China was flat year on year

The 21st edition of the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) returns from 6 to 8 October 2020. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SIBCON 2020 takes place on an interactive virtua

Essays on seafarer wellbeing, ship recycling, and shippings decarbonization win three young professionals from the Philippines, United Kingdom, and South Africa a spot in the Global Maritime Forums Virtual High- Level Meeting. The second an

The London PI Club is delighted to announce its membership of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN). ISWAN is a network of international organisations committed to improving the welfare of seafarers. Through ISW

BIMCOs Board of Directors has pointed to Nick Fell, Executive Vice President Corporate Services General Counsel at BW Group in Singapore, to take up the role as chairperson of BIMCOs Documentary Committee in summer 2021. Nick Fell is set to