The UK’s leading port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programs to examine the implementation of blockchain technology to improve port connectivity. The MOU was signed this week with Marine...
Yang Ming Adds New 14,000 TEU Boxship to Its Fleet
Imabari Shipbuilding held a naming ceremony for the new 14,000 TEU vessel YM Wellbeing on September 18.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260969/yang-ming-adds-new-14000-teu-boxship-to-its-fleet/
Cruise Ship Breaks Away from Moorings amid Massive Storm in Scotland
Nautica cruise ship breaks away from its moorings in Greenock, Scotland, amid strong storm.
G E Shipping Expands Fleet with Secondhand VLGC
G E Shipping has explanded its fleet with the addition of a secondhand VLGC.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260968/g-e-shipping-expands-fleet-with-secondhand-vlgc/
Maritime Bulletin Daily Sep 19 – 20
Accidents
Coastal freighter fire, Norway
•MAERSK container ship reported arrested in Tunisia
•Cruise ship NAUTICA broke off moorings at storm-battered Glasgow
•Tanker grounding, Milos island, Greece
•Mega yacht breached, to be transported to ship yard
•Aground and Not Under Command vessels...
https://maritimebulletin.net/2018/09/20/maritime-bulletin-daily-sep-19-20-2/
Tufton Oceanic Assets Buys Handysize Bulker
Fund management firm Tufton Oceanic Assets Limited buys a secondhand Handysize bulk carrier.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260987/tufton-oceanic-assets-buys-handysize-bulker/
SENER Fuses Tug and Bunkering Vessel Traits in New Design
SENER has signed a contract with Rimorchiatori Riuniti Panfido & C.s.r.l to design an innovative vessel.
SM Lines Forms Strategic Alliance with Vinalines
SM Lines, Vinalines forged a strategic alliance to secure a stable foothold in Southeast Asia’s market.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260996/sm-lines-forms-strategic-alliance-with-vinalines/
Sinotrans Shipping to Go Private?
Sinotrans Shipping, part of Sinotrans & CSC Holdings, has unveiled the possibility of a privatization.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260997/sinotrans-shipping-to-go-private/
BIFA: Sulphur Surcharge Will Be Extremely Unpopular
BIFA has slammed the recent introduction of the sulphur surcharge by the container shipping industry
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261017/bifa-sulphur-surcharge-will-be-extremely-unpopular/