Special Reports

The green option is the only option
Soaring fuel costs and intense public scrutiny have forced ship operators, owners and managers to look closely at the way they are running their vessels.... Full Story

Case study:Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has estimated that it has saved the world from 98,500 tonnes of sulphur dioxide emissions in the six years 2001-7. ... Full Story

Case Study: Beluga Shipping
German project and heavy-lift carrier Beluga Shipping, regarded as among the most innovative operators, is promoting its Beluga SkySails newbuilding (pictured right). It features a 160m towing kite flying up to 300m above the sea. ... Full Story

Case study: Kristen Navigation
Greek manager Kristen Navigation has installed electronically controlled main engines in three of its VLCCs (Aquarius Voyager, Aries Voyager and Astro Capricorn). ... Full Story