The IALA 2014 Conference, which took place in La Coruna, Spain, 25-31 May, played host to an in-depth paper by Todd Schuett, Training Manager, Kongsberg Norcontrol IT (KNC) that focused on

China, as a global shipping power, is the top participant at Posidonia 2014, the world’s biggest shipping exhibition –being held in Greece this week. Filio Kontrafouri visited Posidonia 2014 and

In fiscal 2013, NYK achieved an 18.1 percent reduction in CO2 emissions, significantly exceeding the goal established in 2008 in the company’s “New Horizon 2010″ medium-term management plan

Greek ship owners are not only the most active nation when it comes to sales and purchases, they are also investing the most in newbuilding contracts. Since 2010, contracts made by owners in Greece

The tiny Gulf state of the United Arab Emirates has big maritime ambitions as it became evident this week at the world’s most prestigious shipping event, the biennial Posidonia Exhibition. A total of

The 2nd session of the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum which was opened by Militiadis Varvitsiotis, Minister of Shipping, Maritime Affairs and the Aegean, debated the impact of private equity funds

Gibdock has completed its first shiprepair project for Tsakos Shipping & Trading, one of the leading owners within the Greek shipping market. The Gibraltar yard undertook damage repairs to the 221m long, 2824 teu

Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced that it accepted delivery of a 10000 TEU containership, the Hanjin Namu. The new containership, which was constructed at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding

Introducing its innovative fuel oil treatment range and integrated welding safety products and services at this year’s exhibition, WSS will be providing expert advice on both for the entire duration of the show.

One 30,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tanker (MD160) which built by NanTong Mingde Heavy Industry Stock Co., Ltd. launched successfully on 16 May 2014.