Shipping
Oldendorff joins sustainable shipping initiative
(Posted on 31/05/18)The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a pioneering coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry, have announced that the dry bulk shipowner and operator Oldendorff Carriers has become a member.Oldendorff joins other SSI members, including ABN-Amro, AkzoNobel, Bunge, China Navigation, IMC Shipping, Lloyd&rsquo...
Scrubber technology must meet challenges of lifecycle costs and durability
(Posted on 31/05/18)Global market-leader in flue gas treatment and desulphurisation, LAB, part of the CNIM Group, today challenged the shipping industry to consider lifecycle costs, including the cost of repairs, maintenance, and shipyard time, as part of the analysis when selecting exhaust gas cleaning, or scrubber, technology.Part of the industrial...
Carbon Targets for shipping can only be met with ‘Zero CO2’ Fuels
(Posted on 31/05/18)The ambitious CO2 reduction targets set by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the year 2050 can only be delivered with the global rollout of zero CO2 fuels and propulsion systems says the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Speaking at the annual Summit of Transport Ministers hosted by the OECD...
Seagull’s elementary first aid training
(Posted on 31/05/18)Seagull Maritime has introduced a13-part elementary first aid refresher series.From a new trainee to the Master, all crewmembers on board a vessel must be trained and ready to deliver effective first aid in the event of a medical emergency. Whether treatment is given to counteract shock, relieve pain or prevent further injury or...
Expanding Klaveness establishes Dubai office
(Posted on 31/05/18)Klaveness have announced the official opening of their Dubai office, which is a branch office of Klaveness Asia. Klaveness has been active in the region for several years and has a rich connection with the area. A presence in the region with a full-fledged office has been on the cards for a while and the growth in activity in the...
Lauritzen well positioned for dry cargo market improvements
(Posted on 31/05/18)“During the first quarter of 2018, additional bulk carriers were taken on long-term time-charter in anticipation of further dry cargo market improvements”, says Lauritzen CEO Mads P. Zacho, adding that “earnings for our gas carriers were as expected”.Since 1884, J. Lauritzen has been one of the leaders in...
