Industry Insight

Which Country is Home to the Most Valuable Fleet?

This report complied by online vessel valuation service VesselsValue.com shows world fleet values by ship type and geographical location.

29 Jan 2014

Busan, and Emerging Opportunities in the Arctic

Ships voyaging into the Arctic must be bunkered and supplied at one end or other, and port already on the major shipping lanes should have an edge.

15 Nov 2013

Industry Insight: Russia's LNG prospects

Vitaly Chernov, Editor-in-Chief at Russian market specialists IAA PortNews says LNG plants would be better built in Saint-Petersburg.

5 Nov 2013

Social Media: Don't Miss The Boat

Maersk Line and Carnival Cruise Lines are two maritime companies that have embraced social media.

4 Nov 2013

Arctic Ice Coverage: What's Really Happening, and What Does it Mean for Shipping

Having recently returned from a 6 week voyage as Ice Navigator, Captain David (Duke) Snider looks at the reality of Arctic shipping.

1 Nov 2013

Seawater: The Free Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant

EPA recommends that all new build vessel operators endeavour to use seawater-based systems for their stern tube lubrication.

24 Oct 2013

Bunkering Restrictions will Undermine Competitiveness of Russian Ports

The Government has restricted bunkering operations to specific locations, and offshore anchorage locations fell under the ban.

15 Oct 2013

Ship Owners Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Owners today are caught between environmental issues and attempts to make money in a prolonged market slump.

7 Jan 2013