Every first-time buyer we talk to eventually asks some version of the same question: is this ship a good price? The honest answer is that price alone means very little without a reference point, and the reference point most brokers and owners actually use is dollars per deadweight tonne — $/DWT. It strips out the
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Every owner who has ever pushed a maintenance job back a month to save cash knows the logic: the part is still running, the survey isn’t due yet, the budget is tight this quarter. Sometimes that bet pays off and nothing happens. The times it doesn’t are the ones that actually decide whether a ship
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Most explanations of EU ETS, FuelEU, MRV and CII stop at the regulation — what the rule says, when it started, how much it costs. Fewer people talk about the actual job: who sits down and does the work, month after month, so a vessel keeps a clean compliance record without the master or the
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FuelEU, ETS, MRV and CII — handled as one function QA Ship manages the complete GHG compliance cycle for owners: monitoring plans and THETIS-MRV reporting, verification, compliance balance strategy, pooling and banking decisions, ETS allowance administration, and CII management — as part of a fixed-fee compliance management service. See our compliance services for a vessel-specific
FuelEU Maritime in 2026: GHG Targets, Penalties, Pooling and Banking Explained Read More »
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is a vital organization in the maritime industry, setting global standards for ship safety and technical operations. Founded in 1968, IACS represents a collective effort to harmonize regulations, enhance safety, and promote innovation in maritime engineering. What Is IACS? IACS is an association comprising the world’s leading classification
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Winds at sea play a crucial role in maritime navigation and operations. They influence everything from ship speeds and routes to the safety of vessels and the effectiveness of marine operations. Understanding the types of winds that prevail in different regions and the best times to anticipate them can be pivotal for a smooth and
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The Red Sea, a crucial maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal, has recently witnessed a surge in conflict-related attacks targeting international shipping. These incidents pose significant risks to global trade and maritime security, with implications for the safety of vessels, their crews, and the environment. Recent Trends
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The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is a critical tool in maritime safety and environmental protection, designed to guide ship personnel in effectively responding to oil pollution incidents. Required under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), SOPEP helps minimize the environmental impact of accidental oil spills. This article
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Ship repairs, whether carried out in dry docks or afloat, are critical to maintaining the safety, operational efficiency and compliance of ships. Managing a renovation project requires extensive knowledge, precise coordination and close supervision. Proper supervision during repairs is essential to ensure that the work is carried out to the highest standards, meets regulatory requirements,
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