Yearly Archives: 2020
Face Masks Do Not Cause ‘Overexposure’ To Carbon Dioxide
New research findings contradict statements linking wearing face masks to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2.
During the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of...
World’s First Zero-emission Electric Tankers Inducted
Asahi Tanker ordered two of the world’s first zero-emission electric-powered tankers, says a press release published on their website.
Electric-powered tankers order
Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. ...
[Watch] Remarkable ‘Dance’ of Venus and Earth’s Orbits
Watch the planetary tango presented by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency scientist, using data from NASA.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Improper Manual Handling Leads To Crew Injury
Skuld published the incident report reminding the importance of maintaining good crew health and well-being and mitigating risk.
In February 2019, Skuld published Manual handling:...
Ningbo Containerised Freight Index
Baltic Exchange publishes the weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange.
The index is reported every Friday (except Chinese holidays) at...
Cruises Become ‘Bubble of Safety’ With Anti-COVID Measures
Majority of Americans now do not want to go anywhere unless they know they will be in a bubble of safety.
Despite the...
Dr. Vis Blog 2 – Growing Old Gracefully
I am often asked why I keep working even at this ripe old age?!
I do not get offended though this may be considered a...
Patients Rise in Number: COVID-19 Updates
More people are now in hospital with Covid than before the national lockdown, UK government advisers say.
Nightingale hospitals were set up across...
Container Shipping Industry To Have Record Breaking Q3 Results
Container-line profits exceeded expectations in Q2 2020, a period when volumes were weak. In the third quarter, volumes and rates surged — and not...
“Cruises To Nowhere” Selling Like Hotcakes Amid Pandemic Fears
The Company to receive more than 6,000 bookings in just 5 days.
Cruises suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, authorities recognizing that the...