2018 July 16

https://www.vikingline.com/

Viking Line: Popularity of summer cruises on the rise

The summer is traditionally a busy time for cruise companies. Based on Viking Line’s advance bookings, this summer’s cruises are selling even faster than last year. The extra departures to Tallinn increase the summer month capacity on the very popular route. The number of advance bookings for...Viking Line: Popularity of summer cruises on the rise

2018 July 12

https://www.marinelink.com/news/container-equipment-prices-put-pressure-439491

Maritime research consultancy shows container equipment prices put pressure on ship leasing

Container equipment rental rates and cash investment returns remain weak, despite last year’s recovery. But an earlier rise in container prices which lifted values to their highest level in five years will continue to put a dampener on returns, according to Drewry’s latest Container Census &...Maritime research consultancy shows container equipment prices put pressure on ship leasing

2018 July 11

https://www.marinelink.com/

Newbuild spending dropped sharply in Q2

Enthusiasm for newbuild orders across most shipping markets has started to wane after more than $10 billion dollars were committed in the first quarter of 2018, according to VesselsValue. The total committed to new deliveries is now the lowest since the start of 2016.Newbuild spending dropped sharply in Q2

2018 July 10

https://www.marinelink.com/news/subsea-robotics-renewables-439377

Robotics and autonomous systems for marine renewables

As the global fleet of offshore renewables fleet increases, ways to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency and safety of operations and maintenance work, using robotics and autonomous systems, will also grow. Elaine Maslin reports. Robotics and autonomous systems for marine renewables

2018 July 9

http://maritimeglobalnews.com/

How growth can benefit the environment

You might call 2017 a banner year for California ports. San Pedro Bay, home to the nation's leading twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach exceeded their pre-recession peaks. Collectively, San Pedro Bay was up 7.2% from its 2006 peak. It took a decade to get there and while you wouldn't want that...How growth can benefit the environment

2018 July 6

https://www.navyrecognition.com

Construction of Russian Blue-Water Vessels May Be Postponed Untill 2035

The construction of blue and green-water warships may be postponed until 2035 because of lack of funds...Construction of Russian Blue-Water Vessels May Be Postponed Untill 2035