Yearly Archives: 2020
MOL Inks Long-term Charter Contract for Methanol Carriers
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has received a newbuilding charter contract for two methanol carriers from Waterfront Shipping Company Limited.
The vessels will be...
Shipping Sector Unites Behind ‘Game-Changing’ Eyesea Pollution Plan
Eyesea uses technology and the support of seafarers, shipowners, managers and maritime professionals to collect and process oceanic pollution data.
The data is...
Intoxicated Officer Causes Fatal Crush Accident Aboard Cargo Vessel
In its latest report, UK MAIB describes the fatal crush accident onboard the general cargo vessel "Karina C" at Seville, Spain back in May...
Ship Managers Debate Over Crew Change Restrictions
The 2nd Annual Capital Link Hong Kong Maritime Forum (1 December) provided a venue for a clash of consciences between ship managers. Hong Kong’s...
Vaccination Card for All Who Gets Covid-19 Vaccine
According to an article published in CNN health, Vaccination cards will be issued to everyone getting Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Kit
Vaccination clinics will also be...
Singapore Taskforce Develops Audit Programme To Facilitate Crew Change
The Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund is the first global ground-up tripartite initiative with international partners including the International Transport Workers’ Federation...
ASBA Releases New Voyage Charter for Gas Trade
BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents Inc. recently released ASBAGASVOY with intended for use for LPG, anhydrous ammonia, and chemical...
Cargo Space Prioritized for Covid-19 Vaccines
Singapore Airlines to prioritize freight capacity to ship Covid-19 vaccines
It will conduct test flights soon to trial the process.
Cargo space will be...
The Green Fuel That Can Revolutionize The Shipping Industry
A consortium of companies were recently granted EU funding to install the world’s first ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel in 2023.
It...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground
General cargo ship PORT OLYA 2 ran aground at 159-kilometer mark of Volga – Caspian sea Channel on Dec 4, while en route from...