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GTT’s new LR-approved NO96 criteria expand LNG carrier design flexibility

French technological containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured the green light from the UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for new NO96 elongation criteria, opening the door to more optimized liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (LNGC) structures, widening LNG ship design flexibility. The post GTT’s new LR-approved NO96 criteria expand LNG carrier design flexibility appeared …

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Tercer Oficial para buque tanque LNG

  3rd Officer LNG Tanker 3 months ua-csc-ode-man@bs-shipmanagement.com   La entrada Tercer Oficial para buque tanque LNG se publicó primero en Actualidad Marítima y Portuaria.

Navigating alternative fuels: new industry guidelines for methanol Safety Management Systems

As methanol gains ground as a marine fuel, the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has published new guidelines to help companies develop or adapt Safety Management Systems for methanol-fuelled ships. Developed in collaboration with BIMCO and other key stakeholders, the guidance translates methanol-specific risks into practical, ISM Code-aligned recommendations for shipboard and shore-based safety management. It …

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Dry Bulk Market Weekly Monitor: Panamax Spot Comparison — P2A_82 vs P5TC vs P6_82

P2A_82 (Skaw–Gibraltar / trip to Taiwan–Japan): In the week to 10 July 2026, the Pacific round-voyage benchmark remained the strongest performer in the Panamax market, closing at approximately $32,000/day. From the January 2026 low of $17,486/day, earnings increased steadily and remained close to their highest level of the past 12 months. P5TC (Panamax TC average) …

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Baltic Dry Index Breaks 4-Day Advance

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, halted a four-day advance on Wednesday, falling about 1.7% to 2,929 points, dragged down by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, snapped a four-day rally, dropping about 3.3% to …

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