Tag: bulk carriers

A fire broke out aboard the bulk carrier Trade in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam on 15 May, while the vessel was carrying scrap metal.

ATSB has issued formal recommendations to three government agencies and a salvage operator into the near stranding of Portland Bay.

Damen Shiprepair and Alfa Laval Benelux have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration on energy efficiency within the maritime sector.

The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the last week 28 April - 2 May, to provide information of the bulk market performance.

The American P&I Club has issued guidance to bring awareness to the challenges and risks associated with dry cargo shortage claims and propose prevention and mitigation recommendations.

Global economic uncertainty and a cooling of the market has seen newbuild orders for dry bulk vessels fall by 26% year-on-year according to Hongbeom Park, Head of Korea for global Veson Nautical. 

VesselsValue has issued its Shipping Market Outlook: Q2 2025 Forecast, highlighting how geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting trade dynamics continue to shape the industry.

MMMCZCS announced an AiP potential for retrofitting conventionally fueled Kamsarmax bulk carrier to dual fuel methanol.

Onomichi Dockyard and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. announced the joint development of the Bingo 42, a 42,200 DWT bulk carrier.

UK MAIB has issued an investigation report into an incident where three stevedores tragically lost their lives after collapsing in a cargo hold access space on board.