Global Maritime News
No break from high truckload spot rates for US shippers
US spot market truckload capacity slackened last week, one of the few times more capacity has become available to US shippers since last June. However,
Asia
127 missing, 143 rescued as barge sinks offshore India
The Oil and Natural Gas Co (ONGC) said the Afcons Infrastructure barge Papaa–305 (P305) broke anchor and started drifting when
Europe
Cautious optimism as offshore markets show positive signs: Clarkson
Following most of shipping’s sectors’ sharp recovery over the first quarter of this year, the offshore business has lagged behind
Americas
NYK Delphinus under tow following engine room fire off US West Coast
The 2007-built, Liberia-flag, NYK Delphinus, operating on Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) Atlantic 5 service experienced an engine fire on 14
Middle East & Africa
ZIM Q1 freight rates up over 75% in Q1
The increased freight rate was boosted by a 28% increased in volumes, with 818,000 teu carried in the quarter. Revenue more
Shipbuilding
EU To Tighten Rules On Ship Recycling, Restore Areas Of Seas And Oceans
The European Union on Monday said it would toughen its rules on ship recycling and decommissioning offshore oil and gas
Piracy
INFOGRAPHIC: Sea robberies in Singapore Strait eastbound to 14 May 2021
Infographic from Information Fusion Centre (IFC) summarising sea robberies and attempted incidents in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait
Safety &Training
I Am Spartacus! – DEME Names Mega Cutter Suction
Belgium-based offshore and dredging services firm DEME last Friday held a naming ceremony for the “mega” cutter suction dredger Spartacus,” for
Law & Regulation
Philippines bans international crew change from seven countries
From 15 – 31 May vessels that have called in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and
