Yearly Archives: 2020
The New Beginning of Shell’s Prelude FLNG Facility
LNG giant Shell could be gearing up to restart production from its Prelude FLNG facility offshore Western Australia.
The FLNG unit has been offline...
A Captain’s Plea To End Crew-change Crisis
An anonymous master mariner writes about the distressing reality behind the phrase ‘crew-change crisis.
The secret captain writes about this, as his exhausted...
Ultra Large Ship Hit Two Berthed Capesize Bulkers
Ultra Large Ore Carrier hit two berthed Capesize bulk carriers, while maneuvering to berth at Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal, Sao Luis, northeast Brazil,...
[Watch] Crews Finally Start Slicing Overturned Vessel
Crews finished cutting the first of eight sections of the 656-foot Golden Ray on Saturday.
The ship overturned last year in September.
Cutting...
ICS Requests Jeff Bezos To Support Stranded Seafarers
Shipping industry associations called on Jeff Bezos to support about 400,000 seafarers stuck on merchant vessels.
About 90% of global trade relies on...
Is RCEP The New TPP?
The new RECP deal signed expected to eliminate a range of tariffs on imports within 20 years.
Members make up nearly a third...
Bahri Bags 3 Honors At The Maritime Standard Awards 2020
Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, was honored with three prestigious recognitions at the seventh edition of The Maritime Standards Awards...
Horrific Crash in Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula One driver Romain Grosjean involves in a horrific crash that leaves his car engulfed in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix on...
43% Increase of Incidents in the Singapore Strait, Warns ReCAAP
According to a special report published on ReCAAP website, a 43% increase of incidents is shown in Singapore Strait in Jan-Nov 2020.
About the incidents
The...
Jury Slams $93.6 Million on Labor Union in Port
Jury in Portland awards ICTSI Oregon Inc., the Port of Portland's former container ship terminal operator, $93.6 million in damages from unions.
The...