Wiernicki to step down at ABS
One of the best-known names in the business of ship classification is to stand down at the end of the year. ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki after leading the American classification society for the past 12 years, having taken over from Robert Somerville in 2013. Prior to joining ABS in 1993, Wiernicki was president […]
Updated oil tanker charter party launched
BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents(ASBA) have revised ASBATANKVOY, the only dedicated tanker form not associated with an oil major. The updated version of the voyage charter party addresses changes in the tanker trade, commercial practices and regulations since its last revision. The original edition of ASBATANKVOY has become outdated since it […]
SSY appoints former Clarksons exec to lead digital transformation
Shipbroker SSY is trumpeting the appointment of a high-profile name as its chief information officer, a newly created role within the organisation. Richard White has moved to SSY after a career that has seen him hold board level positions at Clarksons, co-founding chartering platform Sea, and most recently working at GT Maritime and Onyx Capital […]
SIPG arm books LNG bunker newbuild at Jiangnan
Shanghai Port Group Energy has booked an LNG bunker vessel newbuilding at Jiangnan Shipyard. The business unit of Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has signed up for a 20,000 cu m unit, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027. The vessel, contracted for an undisclosed sum, will feature three twin-ear C-type tanks, equipped […]
UK government investing $400m to strengthen offshore wind supply chain
The UK government will invest £300m ($400m) through Great British Energy to strengthen the country’s offshore wind manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. The investment is expected to directly and indirectly mobilise billions in additional private investment, helping de-risk clean energy projects, supporting thousands of jobs, and revitalising the UK’s industrial heartlands. The public investment complements […]
More US states looking to protect shores from Trump’s offshore drilling
Rhode Island senator Sheldon Whitehouse and congressman Seth Magaziner are leading a bipartisan group of senators to ban offshore drilling along the coast of New England. New England consists of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. All of the states have representatives supporting the bill except Vermont. The New England drilling ban […]
N-Sea hired for Irish Sea offshore wind farm cable repair
Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea Group has been awarded a contract to repair one of the four cables that connect the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea to the National Grid. The offshore wind farm has a capacity of 576MW and is located off the coast of Wales. The wind farm […]
DELIVER Europe 2025: A decade of connections, innovation, and celebration
This June, DELIVER Europe returns to the iconic city of Amsterdam for its milestone 10th anniversary edition, promising record-breaking attendance, impactful networking, and an unforgettable celebration featuring international music icon Bob Sinclar. As Europe’s premier matchmaking event for the retail and supply chain industry, DELIVER has evolved into more than just a meeting place—it’s now […]
Buying a Home While Selling Another: Juggling Two Moves at Once
Image source Buying a home is exciting. Selling one at the same time? That’s a whole different level of stress. If you’re planning to do both, you probably already feel the pressure of managing two major transactions at once. There are timelines to sync, finances to sort out, and moving logistics to figure out. This […]
Cargo Theft Report Reveals Rapidly Shifting Criminal Tactics and Emerging Targets
The BSI Consulting and TT Club 2024 Cargo Theft Report gives an analysis of targeted commodities, prime locations for theft, regional hotspots and evolving strategies employed across the world. The two organizations note that of the incidents analysed: Food and beverages were most frequently stolen, 22% 76% involved trucks, including 21% hijackings and 20% theft […]