The European Shippers’ Council has expressed its disapproval at the mechanism of surcharges that shipping liners have launched
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/shippers_voice_sulphur_surcharge_concerns
Environment
DHT secures $50 million financing for scrubber retrofits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 — Back in July, DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) reported that it had entered into agreements with Alfa Laval to install exhaust gas as scrubbers, on twelve of its VLCCs.
At the time, DHT said it saw the upcoming IMO sulfur cap as an opportunity, rather than a threat.
“We come well prepared and are very pleased with the timely project we have put in place,” it said. “This project could potentially create a super-profit for the ships in question and boost the already significant...
IMO Stands Firm on Sulphur Limit Dates
The Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency at the International Maritime Organization has kept firm on the dates set for the new sulphur limits
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/imo_stands_firm_on_sulphur_limit_dates
Pirates Take 12 Hostages in Cargo Ship Attack
MV Galrus attacked in Niger Delta
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/pirates_take_12_hostages_in_cargo_ship_attack
5 Reasons That Show That “A Global Fishing War Is Approaching”
As has happened with other natural resources such as oil, the international fishing industry is profitable, competitive and a source of conflict between countries.
In the last decades, the demand for fish has doubled: in the 60s the world consumed a little less than 10 kilos of fish per capita per year, while in 2016, consumption increased to 20.3 kilos per person, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Some experts warn that competition between countries...
http://www.maritimeherald.com/2018/5-reasons-that-show-that-a-global-fishing-war-is-approaching/
BWTS specialist Optimar books its largest order yet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 — Sandnes, Norway, headquartered (BWTS) specialist Optimarin has booked one of its biggest orders to date. It is to supply 36 systems to Cork, Ireland, headquartered Ardmore Shipping. The units will be fitted in18 advanced chemical and product tankers, with deliveries due to commence in February next year.
Ardmore will fit two Ex approved units in each vessel. Optimarin won the order after Ardmore had a less than positive experience with other BWTS systems.
“We have ten...
VIDEO: CMA CGM puts cost of sulfur cap compliance at $160/TEU
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 — Marseille headquartered container shipping giant CMA CGM is taking an “all of the above” approach to achieving compliance with the IMO sulfur cap when it takes effect on January 1, 2020.
In a just released video, CMA CGM says it has decided to opt for the use of 0.5% fuel oil for its fleet, and to also invest significantly by using LNG to fuel some of its future containerships (9 ships on order) and by retrofitting exhaust gas scrubbers in a number of high capacity ships.
All...
SPSCT18 Expert Profile: The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Blockchain – driving global supply chain economy towards innovative collaboration
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/spsct18_expert_profile_the_fourth_industrial_revolution
West Coast voters: Help your friends and family register now, vote in November midterms
If you wish to vote in the U.S. midterm election on November 6, now is the time to:
- Check your voter registration — is it up to date? If you have moved, you may need to re-register.
- Read about the candidates.
- Register to vote.
- Remind your friends and family register to register before your state’s deadline.
– ALASKA –
Register before Oct. 7
https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/
– CALIFORNIA –
Register before Oct. 22
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/
– HAWAII –
Register before...
ICS Announces new edition of Best Practice Safety Guide for Gas Carrier Operators
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ICS Gas Guide
The global trade association for ship operators, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has announced that it will soon be publishing a new edition of the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas).
The ‘ICS Gas Guide’ is the definitive industry best practice guidance for gas carrier operators, and is a carriage requirement under the national regulations of many flag states.
“It is strongly recommended that a copy of the completely revised third edition is carried on...