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Australia Becomes World Largest LNG Exporters
Australia has become the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the world. The record figure knocked Qatar out of the top spot.
"Australia is set to become the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter this year,…
Pirates Attack Two Ships In Singapore Strait
At least two ships in the Singapore Strait were attacked by pirates within the span of an hour in the wee hours of Sunday (Feb 9) mornings, aid the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in…
GULF OF GUINEA: BIMCO Blasts Nigerian Maritime Authorities Over Failure To Curb Piracy
The outgoing CEO of international shipowning organisation BIMCO , Angus Frew has accused Nigerian authorities’ complete failure to rein in the horrendous piracy situation in West Africa as well as the tacit complicity of oil majors not to…
6,000 People Detained On Cruise Ship Over Coronavirus In Italy
Six thousand people are being kept on a cruise ship in Italy as one passenger shows symptoms of the Wuhan coronavirus, while Russia is shutting its border with China to stem the spread of the outbreak.
The number of cases of the virus…
Sea Robbers Attack Two Barges Twice A Day
A towed barge was robbed twice on January 18 while underway in the eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait.
In both incidents, the thieves stole scrap metal but did not confront the crew.
At about 1129 hrs, tug boat Kim Hock Tug 9 …
Explosion Hits Petrochemical Terminal In China Xhuhai Port
A petrochemical terminal at Zhuhai Port in southern China on Tuesday, has suffered a major explosion which in turn caused a massive fire .
The accident occurred at Changlian Petrochemical’s base in the Gaolan port area of Zhuhai Port,…
IMO 2020: Chinese Authorities Impound Two Vessels Over Sulphur Content
Chinese authorities have impounded two vessels for low sulphur fuel violations, the first reported cases of breaches of IMO 2020.
The Standard Club said that the first vessel was in Qingdao when it underwent a Port State Control (PSC)…
US Warns Over Attacks On Commercial Ships In Gulf,As UK Navy To Escort Vessels On Strait Hormuz
The United States Maritime Administration website has renewed its warning about threats to U.S. commercial vessels from Iran and its proxies in the Gulf and surrounding area.
The notification, valid from Monday to Jan 13., is not…
IMO SULPHUR CONTENT: VLFSO,MGO Price Hit All Time High
With the coming into force of IMO 2020 very low sulphur fuel oil (VLFSO) prices have surged since mid-December nullifying the discount to marine gas oil (MGO).
While both VLSFO and MGO prices have climbed steadily over the last few…
China, Russia,Iran To Commence Military Exercise On Indian Ocean
Peoples Republic of China, is set to hold joint naval drill exercise along with Iran and Russia.
The exercise is expected to will hold on Friday , in the Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman , amid heightened tension in the region between USA…