Bulk Carrier News
Wakashio Captain Confirms He Navigated Close to Shore to Pick Up Cell Signal, But Blames Chief Officer for GroundingThe Wakashio was unladen when it ran onto a reef off Mauritius’ Pointe-d’Esny on July 25, 2020, while en route from China to Tubarão in southern Brazil.25 February 2021 Thursday 13:00
Japanese bulk carrier seized by migrants in UK UPDATE perpetrators arrestedJapanese bulk carrier on Feb 9 was seized by seven migrants (or stowaways) while being off Portland, UK, English Channel, according to Trade Winds report.11 February 2021 Thursday 12:00
Bulk carrier detained at Antwerp’s Liberation Dock highlights continued crew change difficultiesThe plight of the crew onboard the Anhui bulk carrier highlights both the ongoing crew change crisis and subsequent supply chain kinks.05 February 2021 Friday 14:17
Bulk Carrier Crew Member Killed by Large Wave Off Nova ScotiaA crew member of a bulk carrier has died and three others injured after their ship was hit by a large wave several hundred miles off the coast of Nova Scotia on Saturday.03 February 2021 Wednesday 10:11
Newbuild Bulk Carrier to Get Tilting ‘Rotor Sails’Finnish wind propulsion company Norsepower says it has received an order to install its innovative “Rotor Sails” onboard a newbuild ship for the first time.15 December 2020 Tuesday 16:00
Oldendorff seals Chinese financial leasing deal for ultramax sextetCDB Financial Leasing, the leasing unit of China Development Bank has announced the acquisition of six 60,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers from German owner Oldendorff Carrier for a total price of $137.1m.17 November 2020 Tuesday 11:00
Manila urged to get its house in order as Covid crewing crisis brewsCook, who is also the deputy premier of Western Australia, today urged the federal government in Canberra to ensure Filipino authorities strengthen their maritime crew arrangements.13 October 2020 Tuesday 14:00
80 Percent of Crew on Bulk Carrier Test Positive for COVID-19A bulk carrier anchored off Western Australia has become the latest vessel struck with a severe outbreak of COVID-19, serving as a reminder of the dangers that seafarers face during the pandemic.30 September 2020 Wednesday 14:0
Disgruntled Security Guard Takes Control of Drybulk CarrierA disgruntled security guard involved in a pay dispute with his employer created a security incident threatening a drybulk carrier and its crew.04 August 2020 Tuesday 13:00
Bulk Carrier Aground in Environmentally Sensitive Area off MauritiusA large bulk carrier, the 203,000 DWT Wakashio went hard aground on July 25 in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of the island of Mauritius.28 July 2020 Tuesday 12:40
New Dayang Shipbuilding secures order for four bulk carriersChina’s New Dayang Shipbuilding has received orders for four bulk carriers from compatriots Zhejiang Shipping Group and Fujian Shishi Dingsheng Shipping.17 July 2020 Friday 14:55
Singaporean bulk carrier detained in Philippines for falsifying China visit datesBulk carrier HARMONY SIX is detained by Philippine Coast Guard for allegedly, tampering with AIS data and records, in order to avoid 14-day quarantine on arrival from Chinese port.29 February 2020 Saturday 14:57
Scrubber-fitted capes speed up in first weeks of the new yearThe largest bulk carriers afloat are moving at different speeds depending on whether or not they have a scrubber fitted.20 January 2020 Monday 15:05
Bulk carrier YONG SHUN reported fireBulk carrier YONG SHUN reported fire on board at 0715 UTC Nov 14 in 10 16N 107 05E some 6 nm south of Vung Tau Vietnam, while en route from Hong Kong to Phu My, Vietnam.15 November 2019 Friday 15:35
Bulk Carrier in Distress Off NewfoundlandThe Canadian Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday following a report that it was taking on water and losing power.17 November 2018 Saturday 10:25
Operating Costs In The Shipping Industry Predicted To RiseInternational accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says total vessel operating costs in the shipping industry are expected to rise by 2.7 percent in 2018 and by 3.1 percent in 2019.05 November 2018 Monday 11:00
Over Fifty Percent Less CO2 from New Bulk CarrierESL Shipping has taken delivery of the bulk carrier Haaga - an LNG-fuelled vessel the company says will cut carbon dioxide emissions by over 50 percent compared to earlier vessels.24 August 2018 Friday 11:30
Star Bulk Carriers Back in BlackStar Bulk Carriers has announced a net income of US$10.73 million for the second quarter of 2018, a significant improvement over the company’s net loss of US$10.28 million for the same period last year.10 August 2018 Friday 12:55
