Tag: Owners
ETS: ‘Quite a year’ for ship owners
It has been “quite a year” for ship owners preparing for the EU Emission Trading System, according to Steve Laybourn, chartering manager at Ardmore Shipping. Describing the preparation as a “bit of a rollercoaster ride”, Laybourn urged laggards to move quickly and put in place proactive measures. “We’ve had to negotiate everything from our internal…
Regulatory Compliance Getting More Complicated for Ship Owners in the EU
Shipping industry regulations are about to get more complex in the EU region, with the introduction of FuelEU legislation. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “with the shipping markets still getting used to the Emissions trading scheme (ETS), the next major piece of EU legislation is on the horizon. FuelEU serves as…
Ship owners save $8 billion and 41 million tonnes of CO2 with Intersleek® 1100SR, AkzoNobel performance data reveals
Real-world performance data compiled from ships applied with International® brand Intersleek® 1100SR over the past 10 years shows the coating has slashed ship fuel bills by $8 billion and reduced 41 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The world-leading biocide-free, foul release coating revolutionised the coatings industry when it was launched by AkzoNobel in 2013, and…
Ship Owners Limit Newbuilding Orders After Latest Spree
Newbuilding activity was somewhat limited over the past week, after a series of very strong contracting. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the newbuilding market prevailed in a state of clampdown as of the past week, with a very limited number of new projects coming to light during the same time…
Ship Owners are Stockpiling Bulker Newbuildings
Dry bulkers have been the “weapon of choice” for ship owners, when it comes to newbuilding orders. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied said that it was “a busier week than the last for reported contracting activity and yet another where additions to the bulker orderbook have outpaced tankers for a third week in…
AkzoNobel and Silverstream Technologies release white paper to help ship owners cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Ship operators can reduce their fuel use and emissions output by using Silverstream Technologies’ air lubrication system (ALS) with AkzoNobel’s fouling control coatings, a new white paper has revealed. Marine industry experts from both businesses have collaborated to show that a combination of air lubrication and the right fouling control coatings can reduce hull resistance…
Ship Owners Splurge The Money for Newbuildings
Ship owners have been quite active in the newbuilding and S&P markets this past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “a substantial number of newbuilding orders have come to light over the past week, with bulk carrier orders at the fore, with 11 orders across the Handysize, Panamax and Capesize…
ABS Honors Norwegian Owners for Their Commitment to Saving Lives at Sea
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Among the Guests (OSLO) ABS continued its long-standing support for the Amver Awards by sponsoring a ceremony recognizing the contribution of Norwegian owners to the unique AMVER reporting system that supports search and rescue efforts for distress calls at sea. The ceremony…
