BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships
LONDON : BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships. The AUTOSHIPMAN agreement provides a standard contractual foundation for third-party ship managers to deliver
Baltic index hits over one-month on lower capesize demand
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index continued its decline for the eighth consecutive session on Wednesday, reaching its lowest point in over a month due to reduced demand for capesize vessels.
FMC investigates retaliation against Shippers, Ocean Transportation Intermediaries and Motor Carriers
WASINGTON D.C. : The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) takes seriously and investigates thoroughly allegations of common carrier or marine terminal operator (MTO) retaliation against shippers or their agents, ocean transportation intermediaries, and motor carriers.
Indian Register of Shipping hosts commemorative Golden Jubilee celebration event at Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) held a commemorative event of its Golden Jubilee celebrations at Visakhapatnam, on 3rd October 2024. The event was attended by a distinguished group of senior maritime professionals and stakeholders
GRSE delivers second Survey Vessel Large to Indian Navy
KOLKATA : GRSE delivers second Survey Vessel Large to Indian Navy, 10 months after the first Kolkata (October 8, 2024): In yet another remarkable display of commitment towards keeping Indian maritime security forces supplied
IMO makes progress on net-zero framework for shipping
LONDON : IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved key progress in negotiations towards a set of binding
Hoppe Marine and Metis cooperate in the field of cloud-based real-time fleet optimization
HAMBURG : Hoppe Marine GmbH (Germany) and Metis (Greece) have entered into a strategic cooperation in the field of onboard Data Acquisition. More specifically the cooperation ensures the seamless integration of Hoppe’s data collection systems
Paradip Port breaks new ground in cargo handling
PARADIP : The Paradip Port, Odisha’s lone major port, has broken new ground in cargo handling by handling an impressive 75.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the current fiscal, achieving this milestone