2020 October 29

18:31	Wan Hai Lines to launch Straits – Bangladesh Express Service SBX maiden voyage will commence from Singapore port on November 3rd, 2020
18:09	Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated Maritime Decarbonisation Hub The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub is a joint initiative between Lloyd’s Register Group and Foundation
17:56	Bill on corporatization of FSUE Rosmorport submitted to RF Government 100 % of Rosmorport’s shares will remain in the ownership of the Russian Federation
17:56	Hapag-Lloyd announces winter surcharge to and from St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga New surcharge applicable from December 1, 2020
17:30	Rosmorport’s Azov-Black Sea Basin Branch purchased 5 tugboats The ships are to be used in the seaports of Eysk and Temryuk
17:05	Wärtsilä to collaborate with Anemoi Marine Technologies in future sales of Rotor Sail solutions Wärtsilä will fully integrate Anemoi Marine Technologies' Rotor Sails within its Propulsion Business
16:59	Romania’s border authorities using EMSA RPAS for coast guard surveillance The service is to support a wide range of tasks including maritime pollution, detection of illegal fishing, border surveillance and search and rescue operations
16:35	Jon Fredrik Baksaas appointed DNV GL’s Chair of the Board Current board member Lasse Kristoffersen will take over as Vice Chair
16:17	Nordion Energi moves closer to the aim of 100% green energy by joining the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance Hydrogen is crucial in the transformation of the energy system and will enable many sectors to achieve their climate goals
16:01	Port of Los Angeles streamlines online permit process Any activity on Port property other than visiting areas open to the public requires permission from the Los Angeles Harbor Department
15:28	MABUX released Bunker Weekly Outlook The World Bunker Index MABUX did not have any firm trend in October
15:22	Bunker prices are slightly down in the Far East ports of Russia (graph) Global oil prices started recovering
15:20	CMA CGM announces Peak Season Surcharge from China to Russia Date of application: November 15th, 2020
15:01	Partnership agreement between leading Hamburg Port Authority and Tanger Med Port Authority Through this agreement, both port authorities jointly aim to work on exchanging experiences and good practices in several fields
14:36	Port Kolomna takes delivery of multibucket dredger of Project 3409 The ship will operate in Ryazan HES district of FSBI Moscow Canal
14:11	MAN compressor technology for largest FPSO vessel offshore Brazil The compressor trains will be installed aboard the largest FPSO
13:53	Novatek to launch LNG terminal in Rostock (Germany) in 2023 The terminal will accept LNG delivered from Cryogas-Vysotsk terminal by gas tankers and load LNG on bunkering ships and auto trucks
13:30	Rosatom looks into using barges for LNG delivery to Arctic regions Vast prospects are opened for LNG in the Arctic
13:11	IMEC and ITF opens big quarantine and testing facility in Manila The facilities can currently have up to 300 seafarers stay for a 14-day quarantine in two Manila hotels
12:52	RS grants GASA to GTT’s Mark III Technology Mark III is a cryogenic membrane technology intended for the marine transportation and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG)

News for a day...

2020 October 29

https://bellona.org

Russia’s embattled new icebreakers may lag behind climate change

For the past several years, the Kremlin has made construction of new generation nuclear icebreakers the centerpiece of its expansive Arctic strategyRussia’s embattled new icebreakers may lag behind climate change
2020 October 28

https://www.maritimeprofessional.com

Arctic Shipping Creates Insurance Headaches as Routes Open

...insurance companies are grappling with a fundamental question: If something goes wrong, who pays?Arctic Shipping Creates Insurance Headaches as Routes Open
2020 October 28

https://splash247.com

What the battle for the White House means for global shipping

Whether Donald Trump has been good or bad for shipping will largely depend on the shipping sector in question...What the battle for the White House means for global shipping
2020 October 27

https://www.reuters.com

Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying vessel nears project hub

Russian pipe-laying vessel Akademik Cherskiy, expected to be used to finish the Moscow-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, is heading towards the German project hub of Mukran...Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying vessel nears project hub
2020 October 26

https://splash247.com

Mixed reaction to IMO’s latest green deliberations

Current requirements are based on the Energy Efficiency Design Index for newbuild shipsMixed reaction to IMO’s latest green deliberations
2020 October 22

https://www.portstrategy.com

Six charged over Maersk/APMT cyber attack

As well as APMT, the attacks disrupted the 2017 French Elections and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games amongst other activitiesSix charged over Maersk/APMT cyber attack