1. INTERCARGO asks RightShip to rethink new age limit for bulk carrier vetting inspections. Members of INTERCARGO, a global dry bulk shipping association, have voiced their concerns regarding ship vetting platform RightShip’s decision this week to reduce the age limit of bulk carriers eligible for vetting inspections from 14 to 10 years.
https://splash247.com/intercargo-asks-rightship-to-rethink-new-age-limit-for-bulk-carrier-vetting-inspections/
https://splash247.com/intercargo-asks-rightship-to-rethink-new-age-limit-for-bulk-carrier-vetting-inspections/
2. World Sustainability Foundation reveals alarming impact of ship-whale collisions. The World Sustainability Foundation today presents the results of a major study conducted by biologist Federica Azzali and supported by the Palermo-based logistics provider Italian Shipping & Logistics Agency S.r.l. (ISLA). The research delves into a growing and often underestimated problem: ship-whale collisions in our oceans.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/world-sustainability-foundation-reveals-alarming-impact-of-ship-whale-collisions/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/world-sustainability-foundation-reveals-alarming-impact-of-ship-whale-collisions/
3. BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week. Jet fuel shipments up 11% as airline traffic now exceeds pre-COVID level
“During the first nine months of 2024, seaborne shipments of jet fuel increased 11% over 2023. Shipments were equivalent to 461 million barrels or 1.7 million barrels per day (mbpd). At the same time, airline passenger traffic measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since COVID,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/bimco-shipping-number-of-the-week-55/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/bimco-shipping-number-of-the-week-55/
4. Stream Marine Technical celebrates working with 100 companies on their road to decarbonisation. Experts in alternative fuels Stream Marine Technical is delighted to have collaborated with its 100th client, supporting the pre and post voyage of new vessels using green fuels.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/stream-marine-technical-celebrates-working-with-100-companies-on-their-road-to-decarbonisation/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/stream-marine-technical-celebrates-working-with-100-companies-on-their-road-to-decarbonisation/
5. New loss prevention tool helps ships navigate heavy weather. Extreme weather incidents are increasing across the globe and the impact on cargo ships is evident. Maritime insurance specialist The Swedish Club reports that it registered claims exceeding 25million USD attributable to heavy weather over the past five years.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/new-loss-prevention-tool-helps-ships-navigate-heavy-weather/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/new-loss-prevention-tool-helps-ships-navigate-heavy-weather/
6. Middle East conflict could drive oil prices to $200: analysts warn. A press report has concluded that the intensification of conflict and tensions in the Middle East could lead to a significant increase in oil prices, potentially pushing the price of a barrel to $200, especially if critical Iranian and oil facilities come under Israeli military attack.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/middle-east-conflict-could-drive-oil-prices-to-200-analysts-warn/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/17/middle-east-conflict-could-drive-oil-prices-to-200-analysts-warn/
7. Greek owners make $18bn gas gamble. Greek shipowners have spent what analysts at VesselsValue describe as an “unprecedented” $18bn on newbuild gas vessels since 2021 as companies diversify their portfolios away from traditional tanker, bulker and container asset classes.
https://splash247.com/greek-owners-make-18bn-gas-gamble/
https://splash247.com/greek-owners-make-18bn-gas-gamble/
8. WinGD introduces LPG pre-fit option for operators looking at the ammonia trades. Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). Chinese-controlled WinGD said the pre-fit solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia, which will also be capable of transporting LPG.
https://splash247.com/wingd-introduces-lpg-pre-fit-option-for-operators-looking-at-the-ammonia-trades/
https://splash247.com/wingd-introduces-lpg-pre-fit-option-for-operators-looking-at-the-ammonia-trades/
9. U.S. B-2 Bombers Carry Out Precision Strikes on Houthi Weapons Caches in Yemen. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have conducted a series of targeted airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen.The operation, which included the deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2 “Spirit” long-range stealth bombers, aimed to neutralize the growing threat to international maritime security in the region.
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-b-2-bombers-carry-out-precision-strikes-on-houthi-weapons-caches-in-yemen/
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-b-2-bombers-carry-out-precision-strikes-on-houthi-weapons-caches-in-yemen/
10. Tasmania Secures Hobart as Long-Term Home for Australia’s Antarctic Icebreaker. The Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has solidified Tasmania’s future as the strategic home port for the nation’s newest Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina.
https://gcaptain.com/tasmania-secures-hobart-as-long-term-home-for-australias-antarctic-icebreaker/
https://gcaptain.com/tasmania-secures-hobart-as-long-term-home-for-australias-antarctic-icebreaker/