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Why are Vessels referred to as ‘SHE’

Ever wondered why we refer to a vessel as ‘SHE’? However, even the Lloyd’s Register Foundation doesn’t provide us with theories for a ship’s association with the female gender. Here are a few theories we found while searching for reads, and you can decide which you...

Waning vessel demand drags Baltic index lower

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index on Thursday posted its worst day since the start of this year on lower demand across all vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was down 67 points, or...

LNG Tankers Most Popular Among Newbuilding Orders

The popularity of LNG tankers among newbuilding orders is rather evident over the past few weeks. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “December closed and the new year began with activity similar to that of the previous few weeks....

IMB Calls for Vigilance While Highlighting Drop in Piracy in 2022

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is once again highlighting the continuing decline in global piracy incidents against vessels while also calling for sustained efforts to maintain the progress seen in 2022. They are reporting that overall, the volume of...

EoI for Rs 17,000cr transhipment port in Nicobar Islands by Jan-end

The Kolkata port on Thursday said an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the country’s first mega container transhipment port at Galathea Bay in Great Nicobar Islands is expected to be floated by January-end, a senior official said. There is no large container...

Why are Vessels referred to as ‘SHE’

Waning vessel demand drags Baltic index lower

LNG Tankers Most Popular Among Newbuilding Orders

IMB Calls for Vigilance While Highlighting Drop in Piracy in 2022

EoI for Rs 17,000cr transhipment port in Nicobar Islands by Jan-end

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