International Seaways is to install scrubbers on up to ten very large crude carriers (VLCCs).
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261257/international-seaways-chooses-scrubbers-for-its-vlccs/
Regulation
New report outlines cabotage situation globally
Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), published a new report that explores the nature and extent of cabotage laws around the world. ‘Cabotage Laws of the World’ identifies for the first time 91 member states of the United Nations that have cabotage laws restricting foreign activity in their domestic coastal trades.
The report describes the history of maritime cabotage and outlines a number of early rudimentary legal principles. It also describes the many different definitions of cabotage that...
https://safety4sea.com/new-report-outlines-cabotage-situation-globally/
EU Has Capacity to Break Its Ships, New Report Shows
The EU-approved demolition yards will have enough capacity to handle demand from EU-flagged ships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261151/eu-has-capacity-to-break-its-ships-new-report-shows/
K Line: We Will Not Limit Ourselves to One 2020 Sulphur Cap Measure
K Line plans to comply with the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap by adopting a myriad of available measures.
Carnival Corp: Retrofitting to LNG Is Not an Option
Strang: Carnival Corporation is not considering retrofitting existing vessels to LNG.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261054/carnival-corp-retrofitting-to-lng-is-not-an-option/
Ocean Cleanup Puts Its System to Final Tests
The Ocean Cleanup’s System 001 starts the Pacific Trials.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/261036/ocean-cleanup-puts-its-system-to-final-tests/
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.
HHI’s LPG-Fueled VLGC Design Approved
HHI wins AiP for large gas carrier design capable of using LPG as fuel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260911/hhis-lpg-fueled-vlgc-design-approved/