Drewry: Competitive Landscape Could Change Completely in the Liner World
Global carriers are starting to distinguish themselves with new corporate strategies, Drewry, UK-based shipping consultancy, believes. Liners have chosen their separate paths toward success and...
Port of Singapore to Ban Discharge of Scrubber Wash Water
The Port of Singapore plans to prohibit the discharge of wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubbers in its waters when the 2020 fuel oil sulphur limit enters into force,  Andrew Tan,...
Liberian Corporate Registry appoints Anthony Perea new MD
30 November 2018 - PRESS RELEASE - Anthony Perea has been appointed Managing Director of the Liberian Corporate Registry. Anthony was previously Managing Director at global corporate and...
Global growth of independent cruise players benefits managers
Expedition and luxury markets offer plenty of expansion potential beyond the US and Europe   Significant opportunities for third-party shipmanagers stem from the many small, independent...
BDO taking over Moore Stephens LLP
Shipping accountant Moore Stephens is being merged with rival BDO to create the UK's fifth-biggest accounting firm by revenue. BDO said discussions are at an advanced stage on a deal that would...
2018 IMO Maritime Safety Committee Resolutions - 96th, 97th, 98th & 99th sessions
11/15/2018 Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore issued Circular #14 of 2018 with a very informative synopsis of the various Resolutions adopted by the Maritime...
Scrubber debate flares up with ‘sulphate’ versus ‘dieselgate’ claims
Clean Shipping Alliance spokesperson Hamish Norton takes the lead in defending the use of scrubbers through 'settled' science, while critics continue their media campaign   The...
Tall Ship Christian Radich Completes Dry Dock Work at Damen Shiprepair Harlingen
The fully-rigged sailing ship Christian Radich has left Damen Shiprepair Harlingen (DSH) in the Netherlands after undergoing five weeks of repairs and maintenance.   The...
Kierstin Lachtman to succeed Joe Ludwiczak as head of Liberian Shipowners’ Council
Press Release   Kierstin M Lachtman is to take over as General Secretary of the Liberian Shipowners’ Council Ltd (LSC) in February 2019 from Joseph E Ludwiczak, who is retiring after...
Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners
Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group   To scrub or not to scrub may be the...