Tag: bulk carriers

On 13th May, the bulk carrier "SEA HOPE" suffered an engine failure in Marmara sea south of Sivri Ada island, south of Istanbul.

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its reports for the last week, 3-7 May 2021, to provide information about the tanker and bulk market performance.

Data by Brazilian police and customs authorities indicate a substantial increase in the number of occurrences and the amounts of cocaine interdicted in port facilities and aboard vessels, a new publication reveals. 

The Baltic Exchange issued its reports for the last week, 12-16 April 2021, to provide information of the tanker and bulk market performance.

It is known that hold preparation is probably the most vital part of bulk carrier operations, as if it is not undertaken properly, it can result in substantial cargo claims.

The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier Afina I has collided with Liberia-flagged bulker Kiveli off Kythira island, Greece, with both ships reporting water ingress.

Seven out of 10 bulk carriers are ‘non-eco’ with the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI). This means that these bulkers will need modifications or the fleet will see significant scrapping.

It is known that solid bulk cargoes that liquefy can kill, while vessels and seafarers’ lives have been lost. Following the situation, North P&I Club notes the benefits of the ‘Can Test’.

According to recent data issued by BIMCO, approximately 47% of all newly built dry bulkers delivered during 2020, are installed with exhaust gas cleaning systems, known as scrubbers.

INTERCARGO expresses its condemn against those charterers in the dry bulk sector have been preventing much needed crew changes from taking place during the period of the charter, despite the ship owner agreeing to accept the associated costs.