May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments
There is still a cloud of uncertainty with regard to the implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap for ships, however, one thing is certain, huge amounts of money will be required for the shipping industry to switch to compliant fuels. In less than two years, all ships trading outside of sulphur Emission Control Areas […]
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Study Supports Case for Methanol as Sustainable Marine Fuel
May 31, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
Image Courtesy: Truls Persson In anticipation of the entrance into force of IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap, methanol is gaining ever greater support as an environmentally-friendly marine fuel. According to the latest findings of the Sustainable Marine Methanol (SUMMETH) project, there are no obstacles to the efficient use of methanol in a converted diesel engine. […]
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Fire-Stricken Maersk Honam Berths, Starts Discharging Cargo
May 29, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Maersk Line’s ultra large containership Maersk Honam, which suffered a serious fire on March 6, berthed at Jebel Ali port on Sunday, May 27, after a two-month long ordeal at sea. The remaining hotspots on board were extinguished last week and the vessel is reported to be stable. “The discharge operations have commenced and are […]
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Piracy Attacks off East Africa Doubled in 2017
May 22, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Illustration; Image Courtesy: US Navy The number of piracy incidents doubled off the coast of East Africa in 2017 compared to 2016, according to the annual State of Piracy report released today by One Earth Future’s (OEF) Oceans Beyond Piracy program. The report analyzes the human and economic impacts of maritime piracy and robbery […]
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In Depth: Shipping’s Decarbonization Will Need Major R&D Investment
May 15, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
Following a lengthy process, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) member states finally agreed in April to require international shipping to decarbonize and at least halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The agreement includes strengthening design requirements for each ship type, a relative reduction of 40 percent in CO2 emissions by 2030, and at least […]
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Tanker Crews in Risk of Being Arrested off Libya
May 10, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
Tanker operators were urged to carry out an assessment of the risks involved before engaging in voyages to Libyan waters, according to marine insurance provider Gard. Oil smuggling activities in waters off the Western Libya coast continue to pose risks to vessels in these waters. Over the last few years, nearly 300 crew members have […]
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Payment Process in Container Shipping in Dire Need of Digitization
May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Technology / 0 comments
Digitalization and blockchain technologies have been announced as major disruptors of how the containership industry works. The new technological trends promise to simplify an outdated way of doing business bringing at the same time considerable cost reductions. However, the very payment process in the sector is yet to reap gains from the switch and it […]
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Tanker, Tug Dodge Grounding after Towing Operation Goes Awry
May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments
An old tanker and a tug pulling the vessel toward Maputo went adrift in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, some 15 miles from the shore on Friday evening, May 4, after the towing line between the two vessels snapped. The crew of AHT Carrier tried to detach from MT Order, which was apparently heading for […]
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2020 Sulphur Cap: Likely Teething Troubles
May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments
There is still a cloud of uncertainty with regard to the implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap for ships, however, one thing is certain, huge amounts of money will be required for the shipping industry to switch to compliant fuels. In less than two years, all ships trading outside of sulphur Emission Control Areas […]
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SeaIntel: Shortage of Feeders by End of 2020
May 3, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments
The phasing in of the new ultra large containerships in 2018-2020 is not matched by a commensurate injection of feeder tonnage, suggesting either an ordering spree of such vessels or a feeder shortage, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis said. The larger vessels tend to result in a reduction of service frequency in the major trades to balance […]
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