Tag: bulk carriers

Lloyd’s Register (LR) informed that since 1 January 2024, the Canadian Carbon Intensity Indicator (CCII) applies to Canadian ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above operating only within all Canadian waters (including within the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River) or only within all the aforementioned areas and travelling to ports of the United States provided the ship voyages to these ports comprise 50% or less of annual trips. 

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its report for the last week, 11th - 15th March 2024, to provide information of the bulk market performance.

Operation ATALANTA, the European Union's naval mission against piracy, has provided information regarding the piracy incident involving the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier MV Abdullah, which was seized in the Indian Ocean on 12th March.

One incident of armed robbery against ships (CAT 3) in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 5th - 11th March 2024.

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its report for the last week, 4 – 8 March 2024, to provide information of the bulk market performance.

Gard P&I Club presents best practices for operators to avoid claims due to inaccurate cargo declaration for solid bulk cargoes in Brazil. 

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and one CAT 4) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 27th February - 4th March 2024.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 2 incident and one CAT 3 incident) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 20th - 26th February 2024.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Lithium-Ion Batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability, as well as their association with certain fire risks relating to thermal runaway, self-ignition, and the risk of an explosive and toxic atmosphere. 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier KMAX Leader, effective 15 February 2024, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 12 months.