All Shipping articles – Page 113
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NewsApproval for Jones Act-compliant system for offshore installation
London Offshore Consultants (LOC), in its role as marine warranty surveyor, has approved the principle behind GustoMSC and Barge Master’s Jones Act-compliant feeder barge system for offshore wind energy projects in the USA.
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NewsSecond Crowley con-ro delivered
Crowley Maritime Corporation has taken delivery of its con-ro vessel Taíno, the last in a series of two vessels from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine.
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NewsShipping confidence dips
According to the latest survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens, shipping confidence dipped slightly in the three months to end-November 2018 falling to 6 out of a maximum score of 10.
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NewsMultipurpose charter rates continue to rise
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have marginally increased over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsUAL's Caribbean expansion
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) will introduce a direct liner service connecting Europe with the Caribbean and the north coast of South America.
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NewsCourt appoints Hansa Heavy Lift administrator
The Hamburg District Court has appointed Dr. Christoph Morgen as preliminary insolvency administrator for Hansa Heavy Lift.
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NewsHansa Heavy Lift files for insolvency
Years of rumours and hearsay came to a dramatic climax today following confirmation that Hansa Heavy Lift has filed for insolvency.
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BIMCO launches bunker clauses
BIMCO has launched two sulphur content related bunker clauses: BIMCO 2020 marine sulphur content clause for time charter parties; and BIMCO 2020 fuel transition clause for time charter parties.
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NewsZeaborn backs technology investor
Zeaborn Group has joined Bitstone Capital and Inno Real to invest in TecPier, a new maritime technology investor.
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NewsBIMCO set to tackle cyber security
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) expects to publish a cyber security clause in May 2019.
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NewsMSC readies for additional costs from Sulphur 2020
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has estimated that the various changes it is making to comply with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sulphur 2020 regulations will cost the shipping line in excess of USD2 billion per year.
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NewsPorts restrict the use of scrubbers ahead of Sulphur 2020
Exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), more commonly referred to as scrubbers, are an accepted way to comply with the upcoming Sulphur 2020 regulations, but several ports have banned the use of open-loop scrubbers in their waters.
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NewsA.P. Moller - Maersk targets carbon neutrality
A.P. Moller - Maersk has set out its net-zero carbon dioxide emissions target as it aims to accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral shipping.
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NewsCosts set to rise as Sulphur 2020 looms
With the 2020 deadline looming for the IMO’s sulphur cap, the industry is still uncertain about the best path to take for compliance. One thing seems to be assured, however, and that is price hikes for shippers and beneficial cargo owners.
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NewsMatson modernisation programme kicks off
Honolulu-headquartered shipping line Matson has added the first of four 3,600 teu containerships that will join its Hawaiian service over the next two years.
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NewsCrowley integrates liner division
Crowley Maritime Corporation will complete the merger of its liner services group into Crowley Logistics on January 1, 2019.
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NewsEC approves German bank sale
The European Commission (EC) has approved the privatisation of German state-owned HSH Nordbank to a consortium of private equity funds led by J.C. Flowers and Cerberus.
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NewsProtectionism tops shipping industry concerns
A study developed by the BPI Network, in partnership with Navis, has revealed that trade tensions, cyber security and uncertainty surrounding fuel costs are causing concern for leading executives in the global maritime industry.
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NewsBremer Lloyd wins Borkum contract
Bremer Lloyd has secured the contract to transport 96 rotor blades for the 200 MW Trianel Windpark Borkum II offshore wind farm, located in the North Sea.
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NewsCosco orders pulp carriers
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has ordered five 62,000 dwt multipurpose vessels, plus four options, which will be built at Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) in China.