Yearly Archives: 2020
UK-based Startup To Revitalize Commercial Ship Propulsion
A UK-based startup with backing from some of the biggest names in nuclear energy has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for...
Global Level Initiatives To Reduce Risk of Container Losses
With more than 5,000 container vessels in operation and about 789 million TEUs being handled in ports worldwide.
The container trade, an extraordinary...
How Digitalisation Transformed Shipping Industry During Covid 19?
Digitalisation has helped shipping and logistics fare relatively well during the Covid-19 pandemic according to Maersk’s head for Latin America.
Specifically related to...
Robotic Probes Monitor Climate Change Effect on Ocean Microbes
A fleet of robotic probes called floats will investigate the effect of global warming in the ocean.
The probes detect the pH, temperature...
2 Doses of Pfizer COVID Vaccine in 28 Days Prevents Corona
In a major development, Drugmaker Pfizer said on Monday that an early look at data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it is more than...
Climate-friendly Hydrogen Turned Into Big $700b Business
U.S. sits on sidelines amid global race to cut carbon emissions.
Industry seen as way to clean air, boost sagging economies.
European Commission...
Review Procedures To Prevent Stowaway Attempts, Warns Standard Club
The incidence of attacks against the crew of commercial ships has unfortunately seen an increase over the past year.
The International Maritime Bureau...
Ningbo Plans To Order Three 50,000 dwt Bulk Carriers
Ningbo Marine has announced its plan to order three 50,000 dwt bulk carriers, says an article published in Splash 247.
Bulk carrier order
Chinese bulk shipping...
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter With Cargill
The Diana Shipping Company enters into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A.
The gross charter rate is US$11,000 per day, minus a 4.75%...
Merchant Ship Attacked By Pirates, Goes Out Of Control
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea some 85 nm SSW of Lagos Nigeria, at around 0120 UTC Nov 11, reports...