Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has been recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as to fully comply with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

The Sino-US trade war exposes the international shipping market to greater uncertainties and risks of another downward trend. Hong Kong, the hub of cargo transshipment in South China, suffered a sharp drop in container throughput in 2018, f

Four research vessels set out simultaneously on Monday for different seas in Chinese territory, aiming to collect marine research data. Scientists hope the research can provide support for ecological protection of offshore areas as well as

Finnish technology group Wrtsil has been contracted to provide its technology for Chinas first seagoing LNG bunker vessel being built by the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) for an ENN Energy company. The vessel has been desi

1.Japans Marubeni Corporation has entered into an agreement with China-based Sinopec for the distribution of IMO 2020-compliant low sulphur marine fuel oil. 2.Cosco Shipping Lines, the container shipping arm of Cosco Shipping Group, is to l

The largest and most luxurious ro-ro (roll-on/roll off) ship in Asia, Zhonghuafuxing (Rejuvenation of China), set sail from Shidao Bay in Rongcheng city, Shandong province on Saturday morning. The ship, built by Shandong-based Huanghai Ship

Dry bulk carriers are yellow, container ships are green, oil tankers are painted red, blue ones are multipurpose vessels, and those bearing pink spots are passengers liners. No, these are not puzzles or a fantasy game. Rather, these are the

Norway-based FSRU provider Hegh LNG said it has signed a 12-year sale and leaseback agreement with China Construction Bank Financial Leasing for its 10th FSRU. Hegh LNG said in a brief statement through its social media channels the deal pr

Chinas CNPC and CNOOC have both signed share and purchase deals acquiring 10 percent stake each in Novateks Arctic LNG 2 project. Both deals are expected to close in the near future following the approvals by regulatory authorities in Russi

In opening the symposium, Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Chair of the UK Shipping Defence Advisory Committee and Vice President of Shell Shipping Maritime, said Simply put, the high level of piracy and armed robbery attacks in the Gulf of Guinea i

Novatek, Russias largest private gas producer, has created a joint venture in China with Sinopec and state-owned Russian bank Gazprombank. Novatek, Sinopec, and Gazprombank signed heads of agreement on establishing a joint venture to market

ExxonMobil announced yesterday it has added Mobilgard M420 to its range of advanced marine lubricants. Mobilgard M420 is a 20 BN oil that has been rigorously tested specifically for use in medium speed engines using fuels that comply with t

A new modular version of its PureSOx scrubber has been launched in response to restrictions on open-loop scrubbers announced by some reginal authorities. Though few in number and limited in scope, local bans on open-loop scrubbing have inte

For years, the shipping industry has focused on regulations and procedures to improve safety. Yet, shipping is still at risk of major accidents. The whole industry needs to change its focus. Ticking boxes never made anyone safer. Also, cond

1.Russian shipping major Sovcomflot, along with compatriot gas producer Novatek and Silk Road Fund have signed an agreement with China COSCO Shipping related to transportation of hydrocarbons from Russias Arctic zone. 2.Chinas looming pipel