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
Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, the incidence of fire has not decreased in the same way as other causes of casualty
Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, incidence of fire has not decreased in the same way other casualty causes have
Secondhand bulk carrier sales rise in June as asset values soften across most segments
Bulk carrier values across all size segments and age groups have either remained flat or have decreased in the past 12 months due to a weakening in earnings
Ship recycling pricing continues to fall on low steel demand
With the Hong Kong Convention having entered into force, those few shipowners selling ships for recycling will need to ensure Inventory of Hazardous Materials documentation is timed with the arrival of the vessel at the shipbreaking yard
Alternative fuel share of newbuilding orderbook grows as ordering activity slows
A rise in orders for large dual-fuel containerships, bulk carriers, crude oil tankers and ro-pax ferries is attributed to the increase in tonnage ordered
The week in newbuildings: Greek shipowners dominate ordering activity
Newbuilding contracts for two bulkers, six gas carriers, seven tankers and 10 boxships recorded in past week at Chinese and South Korean shipyards