News Flash
Forward Part Of The Capesize Bulker “Wakashio” Towed to the Designated Position
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) as the Charterer of Capesize Bulker “Wakashio”, are doing everything possible to support the efforts...
Read More
e5 Lab Launches ROBOSHIP Project to Promote Zero-Emission Electric Vessels
e5 Lab Inc. announced that the company—aiming to realize a sustainable society—has started developing the ROBOSHIP, the standard models of...
Read More
PHL hopes to become crew-change capital of the world–official
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is gunning to make the Philippines an international hub for crew change, which could also...
Read More
Gujarat Government to restart ship-breaking yard at Sachana
The Gujarat Government has decided to restart the state's second ship-breaking yard at Sachana in Jamnagar district after having resolved...
Read More
Govt frames norms for enforcement of “Rules of Origin” for imports under FTAs
The Government has come out with norms for the enforcement of ”rules of origin” provisions for allowing preferential rate of...
Read More
Adani Ports set to get more time to complete Vizhinjam port project
Firm cites force majeure events such as Cyclone Ockhi and coronavirus for the delay The Kerala government is set to...
Read More
Bunker prices in the Pacific Northwest hike to July levels on strengthened demand, tight avails
Prices for bunker fuels in Vancouver and Seattle rose this week to levels last seen in end-July due to an...
Read More
China’s exports to its three major trading partners all increased by more than 10%
In July 2020, the Maritime Silk Road Trade Index (STI) released by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange showed that the import...
Read More
MoU for skill development in Port and Maritime sector signed between Ministry of Shipping & Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
To reap the benefit for vast employment opportunities in maritime sector and with a view to certify their skill sets,...
Read More
Immigration to soon go live on PCS1x platform
With this move, the crew list of ships calling on the ports can be shared in advance with immigration authorities...
Read More
India’s crude imports fall to lowest in over a decade in July
India’s crude oil imports fell in July to their lowest since March 2010 as fuel demand slowed amid renewed coronavirus-induced...
Read More
Increased risk of hull fouling due to COVID-19
The COVID 19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the shipping industry. Hundreds of container ships have found their...
Read More
Japan ship deviated from shipping lane before Mauritius impact, data shows
The Japanese-owned bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius and spilled oil over pristine waters and fragile coral reefs diverted...
Read More
2021 World Maritime theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”
“Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2021, reflecting a clear...
Read More
Greek tanker hijacked in Somali waters
The 1994-built 8,100 dwt chemical tanker Aegean II has been hijacked by armed men in Somali waters. According to a report by maritime...
Read More
Bahri orders ten chemical tankers at Hyundai Mipo
Saudi Arabian owner Bahri has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for the construction of ten 49,999 dwt...
Read More
90% of Maritime Kidnappings Take Place In Gulf of Guinea, IBF Calls For Strict Action
The history of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea dates back decades, but it is only in the past few...
Read More
Bulk Carrier Crew Refuses To Work After Months Trapped On Ship, Gets Repatriated
The crew of another ship have taken matters into their own hands in a new front in the unfolding crew...
Read More
Cargo Ship Catches Fire In The Arabian Sea, Second Engineer Dies
A fire aboard the Greek-flagged cargo ship ‘Faneromeni’ led to the demise of a 55-year old second engineer, who was...
Read More
India: Ministry Of Shipping Inks MoU For Skill Development In Port And Maritime Sector
To reap the benefit for vast employment opportunities in maritime sector and with a view to certify their skill sets,...
Read More




