The Fearnleys shipbroking group is aiming to put shipping data in your pocket with the launch of an Apple app.

The app offers industry data that can be viewed on an iPhone or iPad.

The information is so far focussed on freight rates from the various shipping sectors covered by the Oslo based shipbroker and newbuilding prices but the intention is to add more data over time.

So if you are bored with Guitar Hero or Katy Perry’s latest number you can check out the state of the market or the price of a capesize without leaving the bar.

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