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  • Panama Canal transits 17,312-TEUer, but it's a bit of a cheat

Panama Canal transits 17,312-TEUer, but it's a bit of a cheat

RISKING the impact of a low water drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) celebrated the transit of the 17,312-TEU Ever Max, the highest-capacity containership ever to navigate the waterway, reports Ventura, California's gCaptain.However, it was a bit of a cheat. The ship transited with onl...

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  • European Council cites penalties for failing to obey new eco fuel law

European Council cites penalties for failing to obey new eco fuel law

THE European Council has signed off on the FuelEU maritime initiative, a sweeping measure that introduces penalties for failing to use eco-fuels, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.The legislation is seen as a direct response to the lack of action by the UN's International Marit...

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  • India to give Vietnam warship as the two tighten defence ties

India to give Vietnam warship as the two tighten defence ties

INDIA has said it will give a warship to Vietnam in the latest signal of tightening defence ties between the two countries that fear China's assertiveness, reports the Voice of America.The announcement that New Delhi will deliver the missile corvette INS Kirpan to the Vietnamese navy was made...

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