This 76-page book provides a snapshot of the events that occurred in the shipping industry during 2016 including ownership collapses, notable deliveries, demolitions and losses. One of the biggest stories of that year was the collapse of South Korean shipping giant Hanjin, which led to hundreds of ships lying idle whilst finance was sorted to allow the ships to dock and discharge their cargoes. In Europe a number of short-sea operators disappeared. With the slump in the oil industry, offshore exploration was at a low while the fleet was larger than ever. Hundreds of offshore support vessels were placed in lay-up worldwide and others were scrapped. A number of rigs also made their way to the demolition yards, while those under construction have been delayed deliberately. The year saw the oldest active aircraft carrier retired by the Indian Navy, while the USN inducted a new class of destroyer and expended some retired frigates as targets. The story of this turbulent year is told by 144 high quality colour photographs supported by informative deep captions.
Authors: Krispen Atkinson, David Walker & Andrew McAlpine
ISBN: 978-0-9560769-6-0
Publication Date: November 2017
Member’s price: £10+p&p (£1.99 UK, £4.90 EU & Rest of the World)
Non-member’s price: £15+p&p (£1.99 UK, £4.90 EU & Rest of the World)