Yearly Archives: 2021
IMO & WISTA Launch Women in Maritime Survey
IMO & WISTA International have launched the Women in Maritime Survey to examine the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime...
New PCR Test Mandatory for Seafarers Disembarking In Singapore
Seafarers getting off ships in Singapore will now need to take a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at the port where the ship...
FSL Trust To Sell Two LR2 Newbuilds
First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) announces its memoranda of an agreement to sell two LR2 product tanker new buildings, reports The Edge.
About the...
Bulk Carrier Accused of Causing A 1,000 tonnes Oil Spill
Government alleges bulk carrier discharged heavy fuel oil into the sea off Santa Cruz Island.
Initial assessment of the spill indicated that around...
Apple Renews Syringe Emoji in Light of Vaccine Rollout
Apple is changing its syringe emoji to remove the dripping blood, as it becomes widely used to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The...
Shipbuilding and Repair To Get A Facelift With Landmark Project
Polar fabricated, tested, installed functional additive manufactured parts on board the oil tanker Endeavor.
Traditionally, parts used in shipbuilding and repair are manufactured...
Soaring Freight Rates To Settle Down Soon
The world’s largest container carrier said trade disruptions that have sent freight rates soaring and overwhelmed major ports may start to ease after...
Scientists Explain COVID Vaccine Efficacy
Scientists clear the air on the meaning of efficacy in vaccinations
Efficacy means the effectiveness of a vaccine in reducing your infection risk.
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United Nations Warns of Global Food Shortage As Pandemic Effect
UN food system envoy warns of looming food shortage this year.
Global food system has contracted due to the pandemic.
The effect of...
Start Up Sees Big Data Saving Shipowers Cash
A Silicon Valley start up believes it has something to offer the shipping industry that it will find hard to turn down, says an...