Rob Willmington
Markets Editor
Rob has two decades of experience in maritime data, research & analysis and feature writing. He has contributed to numerous B2B maritime publications including Fairplay, Fairplay Solutions, Safety at Sea, JOC and Containerisation International. In addition, he has been involved in various research projects including the IHS Markit multiclient study: ‘What bunker fuel for the high seas?'.
Rob has a particular interest in global shipbuilding, ship design and technology and vessel supply matters in the container, cruise/ferry, dry cargo, ro-ro, vehicle carrier and tanker vessel sectors.
Latest From Rob Willmington
First two-stroke ammonia engine delivered to Exmar newbuild in South Korea
First two-stroke, ammonia-fuelled engine delivered for lead ship in series of four gas carriers for Nicolas Saverys-controlled shipowner
Japan Engine advances ammonia and hydrogen fuel two-stroke strategy
Third-largest designer of two-stroke marine engines is gearing up for expected high demand for ammonia-fuel engines from bulk carrier, gas carrier and vehicle carrier sectors
Chinese shipyard completes first Stena ro-ro jumboisation project
In addition to its recent jumboisation project, Stena RoRo is set to retrofit two ro-paxes for methanol dual-fuel operations
Rina Consulting confirms purchase of Finnish ship designer Foreship
Foreship is a specialist in cruiseship design concepts, is active in conversion projects and is working with boxship tonnage provider Seaspan on a ammonia dual-fuel containership design
Boxship charter rates sustain their strength despite freight rates downturn
Braemar notes that boxship tonnage providers are increasingly holding out for higher rates, as charterers show a continued appetite for more capacity
Second tug arrives at scene of stricken Morning Midas as fire appears extinguished
Master of Zodiac Maritime-owned pure car and truck carrier reported smoke from vehicle deck laden with electric vehicles on June 3 with vessel later being abandoned