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
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
Indian aframax and ageing handysize bulker sold for scrap as recycling sales remain limited
Two vessels were reported as sold for scrap during the past week during a fallow period for ship recycling
The week in newbuildings: Controversial ropax order signed while ONE boosts boxship orderbook
One bulk carrier, an LNG bunkering vessel, four ro-paxes, 10 containerships and 24 general cargoships ordered in past week
Tanker sale and purchase activity subdued as newbuild orders tumble
Values of secondhand VLCCs have registered a slight upturn of late as earnings for crude tankers have remained historically strong
BC Ferries’ ro-pax newbuilding contract faces backlash over Chinese yard choice
BC Ferries is having to fend off local concerns after choosing an experienced Chinese builder of ro-pax ferries for its latest fleet replacement programme
Ship recycling stays low, with just 20 ships beached during May
The number of ships recycled in May was even lower than in April, although larger ships contributed to a rise in total gross tonnage scrapped