Bangladesh Boosts Ship Recycling Practices with International Help Bangladesh recently held a series of workshops to improve the safety and environmental impact of its ship recycling industry. These workshops, organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), equipped around 300 key players with the knowledge needed for sustainable ship recycling. Training [...]
Tragedy on the Patapsco: Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Recovery Efforts A dark cloud loomed over Baltimore on March 26th as the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge met a tragic end. In the pre-dawn hours, a massive container ship, the MV Dali, lost power and veered off course, slamming into a [...]
Alang Ship Recycling Report as on 12th May 2024 [...]
Hindustan Petroleum’s Chhara LNG Terminal to Start Operations in October After Delays Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), an Indian state-owned oil refiner, is gearing up to begin operations at its new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Chhara, Gujarat by October 2024. This comes after facing delays in commissioning [...]
Boosting Sustainable Ship Recycling in Bangladesh: Workshops Equip Stakeholders Bangladesh recently held a series of workshops to improve ship recycling practices in the country. These workshops, held in Dhaka and Chittagong, targeted over 300 key players in the industry, including ship managers, government officials, and other stakeholders. The training sessions, [...]
Shipping Industry Faces Congestion Headaches as Cargo Volumes and Service Configurations Fluctuate The global shipping industry is grappling with a surge in congestion at some key ports, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This is due to a confluence of factors, including: Unexpected Events: Disruptions like the recent [...]
Birdon Group Wins Award for Eco-Friendly Ship Recycling Birdon Group received recognition for their innovative approach to dismantling old ships. The Asset Management Council of Australasia awarded them the Asset Management Sustainability Award for their work on the ex-HMAS Sirius Deconstruction & Recycling Project. This award highlights outstanding achievements in [...]
Riviera Makes a Grand Splash as the Cruise Season Ends in Mangalore The curtain closed on a successful cruise season in Mangalore with the arrival of the impressive Riviera, the ninth and final international cruise ship to grace the port this year. This grand vessel holds the distinction of carrying the most [...]
Ship Recycling in India Picks Up Steam as Owners Cash In on Ageing Vessels There’s a flurry of activity in the ship recycling industry across India and neighbouring countries, according to a report by cash buyer GMS. This surge comes after recent turmoil in shipping trade lanes. Owners Sell Overaged [...]
Tragedy at Sea: Cruise Ship Passenger Goes Missing: Body Found A large-scale search operation off the coast of Sydney ended in heartbreak on Monday morning after a man went overboard from a cruise ship. The man’s body was retrieved from the water by police around 10:30 am. The alarm was [...]
