Dry cargo shipping news
Sea trials preparation commence for Aquarius MRE project
World first deployment of patented rigid sail and solar power system on ships, such as bulk carriers, to commence during 2018.
Shipping industry launches latest industry guidelines on cyber security
The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released.
DNV GL group plan open source digital platform
Rolls-Royce, NTNU, SINTEF Ocean and DNV GL have signed a MoU for the creation of an open source digital platform.
Lafarge Canada awards long-term charter to NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Shipping Canada Ltd has been awarded a long-term time charter agreement by Lafarge Canada Inc.
ICS urges IMO to finalise ballast water implementation dates
The International Chamber of Shipping has urged the International Maritime Organisation to back a carefully crafted proposal regarding new ballast water treatment systems.
BIMCO: dry bulk and tanker newbuild contracts 20% higher than 2016
According to BIMCO newbuild contracts have been signed for the dry bulk and tanker shipping industries at an increasing pace so far in 2017.
RDEL delivers 73 500 DWT carrier
Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd has successfully delivered another 73 500 DWT new-built Ice-class Panamax Bulk Carrier.
Mondi bags three PSSMA awards
The PSSMA has announced the winners of its Safety Awards Program for 2016, with three Mondi Industrial Bags plants in North America winning PSSMA awards.
Navis’ Bluetracker declared “MRV Ready”
Navis’ Bluetracker MRV software solution gains "MRV Ready" certificate from DNV GL, meeting all requirements of the new EU regulations for ship owners.
ICS to encourage IMO to adopt ambitious CO2 reduction objectives
International Chamber of Shipping agrees to urge the International Maritime Organization to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives.