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Capt. George Papanelopoulos

Close-up image of two anchors hanging from the bow of a red vessel with draft marks visible, showing numbers from 22 to 77. The ship is positioned in shallow brownish water with land visible in the background

Effective anchor watch: The captain’s guide

From understanding weather conditions and observing surroundings, to using appropriate tools and responding quickly to emergencies—everything you need for safe anchoring and vigilant watch

A nighttime image of the containership Houston Express docked at Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg port. The vessel is fully loaded with multicolored shipping containers stacked high on deck, illuminated by blue terminal lights. A small tugboat is positioned alongside the ship. The scene shows port cranes and infrastructure with bright lighting creating a dramatic industrial atmosphere

Waiting for the sentiment change due to USTR

The dry bulk cargo market showed improvements this week, with Panamaxes leading gains at 17.38%, followed by Capes and Ultramaxes, while Handies recorded marginal losses as the BDI rose to 1373 credits on Friday, April 25

A large dry bulk carrier with a red deck and black hull sails through the deep blue ocean, leaving a curved white wake. The ship features multiple cranes and a helipad, indicating its capability for versatile cargo transport. Bright sunlight highlights the vessel's structure and the vast expanse of water around it

Minor corrections for the dry bulk cargo market

The dry bulk cargo market recorded marginal losses of -2.5%, with Panamaxes standing out with an increase approaching 10%, while the BDI closed at 1602 credits on March 28

A busy container port at dusk with towering gantry cranes and stacked shipping containers in various colors, reflecting the global logistics and maritime trade industry

Dry bulk market remains stable with minor losses

The dry bulk market saw slight losses of -1.5%, with Capes in the red while other sizes closed positively. The BDI dropped by just 26 points, settling at 1,643 on March 21