Yearly Archives: 2020
For Royal Caribbean, Bigger is Better
According to Michael Bayley Royal Caribbean CEO, a ship's size is not a goal in itself. The company desires to pack enough dining, entertainment,...
Ship Blocked From Jamaica and Cayman Islands Due To Virus Threat
Jamaican and Cayman health authorities banned passngers from embarking a cruise ship.
It was due to the fact a crew member exhibited coronavirus...
Coronavirus Can Cause Diseases in Marine Animals!
Do you know the virus that infects us can infect animals as well? Well, most viruses can and the recently discovered novel coronavirus is...
Seafarers Working Under Coronavirus Pressure Needs Redressal
With the coronavirus outbreak becoming a global health hazard, the lives of people working at sea have become increasingly difficult. Most ship crews especially cruises...
MPA Issues Coronavirus Circular for Singapore Registered Ships
MPA released a non-exhaustive list of scenarios and provide instructions for SRS owners and managers.
It highlights the challenging issues due to the...
COVID-19 Scare: Chinese Cargo Held Off Port!
Chinese cargo ship was held off Bacolod port to prevent any possible COVID-19 infection from its crew from China.
The vessel sailed from...
Scrubber Delays in Chinese Yards Affecting Carrier Earnings!
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, even before the coronavirus outbreak, scrubber retrofits on container vessels at Chinese yards were subject...
Master Arrested for Cargo Ship Overloading
Greek media has reported an unfortunate incident where a master of a cargo ship has been arrested for overloading.
What happened?
Master of cargo ship MALAGA...
More Than 1.67m teu of Export Capacity Worth $1.5bn Withdrawn from China!
Carriers have pulled 1.67m teu of capacity out of China, costing $1.5bn.
Manufacturers worldwide face lengthy shutdowns due to a lack of vital...
Okeanis Announces Arbitration Outcome for 4 VLCCs
In a major development, Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has announced the outcome of the arbitration proceedings related to 4 VLCCs on Long-Term Bareboat Charter,...