October 1, 2018 FEATURE | All cost types contribute to ship operating costs decline for sixth successive year Written by Baird Maritime on October 1, 2018. Posted in Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Boxship World, Ship World, Tanker World. Moore Stephens said total annual operating costs in the shipping industry fell by 1.3 per cent in 2017. This compares with the 1.1 per cent average fall in costs .. Read More