Yearly Archives: 2021
Top Bunker Suppliers Feels the Heat, As Market Collapses
Russian energy producer Gazprom Neft saw its bunker sales drop by 40.8% last year as the market was hit by the combined effect of IMO 2020 and the...
The Rise and Fall of LPG Spot Market Rates
LPG shipping rates have seen what can only be called a dramatic start to the year.
The steep gains, followed by the freefall...
Cido Shaves Off Most of Its Dry Bulkers
Cido sold five bulkers in the last three weeks, shaving off most of its panamax arm, and a supramax, reports Splash 247.
Signals shrinking
The 70-ship...
Diana Shipping Inc. Approves Senior Management Appointments
Diana Shipping Inc., has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a series of senior management appointments.
It is intended to provide...
Increased Seafarers Suicides Calls for Mandatory Suicide Reporting by Ships
Shipping organizations are calling for International data on seafarers suicide as the problem heightens.
The pandemic has doubled suicidal incidents amongst seafarers.
However...
World’s First Twin COVID Vaccine Therapy Trial Begins in UK
British researchers are to explore mixing doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in a world first trial aimed at finding new ways...
AMSA To Undertake FIC For Livestock Ships
From 1 March to 31 August 2021, AMSA undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships departing Australian ports, says an article published in...
USGC Spot Bunker Fuel Prices Impacted By Winter
Spot bunker fuel prices were impacted by winter weather in the US Gulf Coast during the week of Feb. 15-19, leading to rises in...
US President Marks the Heartbreaking COVID Milestone of 500,000 Deaths
Covid death tolls surpassed 500,000 in the US and the newly elected President Joe Biden addresses the nation at this crucial junction, uplifting their...
COVID Vaccinations Reduce Hospitalisation Risk
Covid vaccinations are reducing hospitalization risk amongst people.
The effectiveness is substantial on the vulnerable group of those above 80
The reduction is...