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A Constructor’s perspective “Pushing the boundaries. Exploring new ideas. Making the impossible possible”: while reading the mission of German shipyard Nobiskrug through the voice of its Managing Director, Holger Kahl, we understand clearly why Imperial is perfectly pairing with them. Sharing the same passion for unique challenges and uncompromising quality in construction, it was obvious that our roads would end to cross once again after the successfulk delivery of 73.50-metre Project 783 in 2012. With the successful keel laying on February 2019 of Project BLACK SHARK, the new 77m superyacht ...

Global pressures of climate change, emerging-market economic development and growing urbanization demand new and more

A lack of Brazilian cargoes prompted sharp falls in fronthaul iron ore spot rates last week, driving a 269 point drop in the SSY Atlantic Capesize Index to a 20-month low of 4,851 points. The Atlantic round-voyage

A quiet week for both iron ore and coal chartering prompted a further 175 point weekly fall in the SSY Pacific Capesize Index. As a consequence, the index dropped below the 3,000 point mark for the first time since

The DCE iron ore futures market extended its recent fall, with news that Qinghuangdao announcement requiring mills

Once a completely natural product, much of today’s plastic is man-made and largely dependent upon fossil fuels.

Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out about the ancient mariners’ oldest known ancestor, how certain adaptations may have helped the reptiles survive, and the conservation efforts being made to save these creatures.  Source: National Geographic

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Daily rates on main tanker routes as compiled by shipbroker Charles R. Weber.

Subcommittee members Søren Berg, J. Lauritzen, Donald McLean, Lisnave & Donald Chard, BIMCO discuss and answer questions

Seasure Market Report 08 March 2019

Wan Hai Lines will expand further on its already intensive intra-Asia network by launching a new weekly service between Taiwan – South China – Subic – Batangas and Cebu (Subic Express service). The service will be operated with two container vessels of 900 TEU. Port rotation of the service is as follows: Taipei－Kaohsiung－Hong Kong－Shekou－Subic－Batangas－Cebu－Taipei The first voyage is scheduled sailing from Taipei on March 24th, 2019. The SES service will be WHL’s first direct service to Batangas, Philippines. Source: Wan Hai Lines

East Africa and Indian Ocean Seychelles: Container ship reports suspicious approach 145 nm from Mahe 11 February According to late reports, a Singapore-flagged container ship en route to Mombasa reported a suspicious approach at 1700 hrs local time by a vessel some 145 nm from Mahe, Seychelles. The suspicious vessel, which did not have an automatic identification system (AIS), attempted to approach the ship after following it for 20 minutes. As it approached, the master immediately increased speed, adjusted course and closely monitored the suspicious vessel. The master sounded the ...

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. yesterday announced that the MR-type product tanker (Note 1), managed by its group company, MOL Tankship Management (Asia) (MOL Tank Asia; Managing Director: Toshihiko Ota; Headquarters: Singapore) was honored by U.S. oil major Chevron Corporation (Chairman & CEO: Michael K. Wirth; Headquarters: San Ramon, California, U.S.) for its long-term efforts to ensure safe operation. Chevron Marine Assurance General Manager Don Davis presented the testimonial to MOL Tank Asia Managing Director Ota in a ceremony held at MOL Tank Asia headquarters. The vessel served Chevron under a ...