Review: 15 Months With IMO 2020

It’s been almost 15 months since International Maritime Organization’s fuel oil sulfur limit regulation came into force. Let’s review this period and talk about the future expectations. According to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new regulations which came into force on January 1, 2020, the maximum sulfur content of fuel consumed at sea is limited to 0.5%…

Top 10 Female Sailors in History

To celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at 10 of the World’s most famous female sailors of all time, in alphabetical order. Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz  Born 15 July 1936, in Poland, Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz is the first woman to have sailed single-handed (solo) around the world. “First Lady of the Oceans” sailed from the Canary…

What Awaits the Dry Bulk Market?

Despite the negative impacts of the pandemic on the shipping industry, the dry bulk market enjoyed a promising start to 2021. However, the expected quietening down in February might last longer than desired. The dry bulk market enjoyed an unseasonably robust start to 2021. According to Bimco’s chief analyst Peter Sand, the main reason for…

The 10 Most Famous Captains in History

Let’s take a look at 10 famous captains -including admirals, pirates, and explorers- in history. 10. Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan (c. 1480 – 27 April 1521) was a Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth, which shattered the belief…

Virtual Shipping Industry Events

Luckily, the pandemic can’t stop the shipping industry events to be held online. Here are the upcoming exhibitions and conferences for the next three months. SMM Digital (Feb 2-5, 2021) SMM (shipbuilding, machinery, marine technology) is the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry. It’s held every two years in Hamburg. Experts and representatives…