Britannia Club published an article which aims to emphasise the risks associated with the liquefaction of nickel ore during seaborne transport, highlighting the need for vigilance among shipowners and masters.

ADNOC announced the signing of a 15-year LNG agreement with SEFE Marketing & Trading Singapore Pte Ltd., for the delivery of 1 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). 

The United Nations' maritime shipping regulatory agency stated on 18th March, that initiatives to mitigate environmental harm caused by a cargo vessel sinking after a Houthi missile strike and another vessel abandoned during a fiery assault are suspended until ship attacks diminish, Reuters highlights.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and one CAT 4) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 12th – 18th March 2024.

London Club highlights that as per the Club’s circular of 23 February 2023, Members potentially involved in the carriage of Russian origin oil and/or petroleum products are required for the policy year 23/24 to submit an annual attestation of Price Cap compliance in the form set out in annex A of the circular. 

A container vessel flying the flag of Hong Kong and owned by Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation was involved in a major incident on 16th March while attempting to dock at the Evyap Port located to the east of Istanbul, Turkey.

Zero Emissions Ships Technology Association (ZESTA) has outlined four required outcomes from the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) meeting.

Fuelink reports that it has launched a new bunker data management platform offering functionality for fuel strategy forecasting, bunker price comparisons and compliance with the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), including inventory management of EU Allowances (EUAs).

The Port of Los Angeles processed 781,434 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 60% increase over the previous year.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has reached an agreement with Tokyo Gas regarding a joint study of liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) marine transportation with a view towards achieving carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS).