Yearly Archives: 2021
Sulfur Cap Transition ‘Extremely Smooth,’ Says IMO
New limits on fuel oil sulfur brought about a 70% cut in total sulfur oxide emissions from shipping, ushering in a new era...
Biden Administration Renews Ties With Allies In Asia And Europe
The United States has pledged to support its allies involved in maritime disputes over both the South and East China seas – where China...
Government To Address Maritime Challenges To Boost Economy
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has embarked on all-encompassing policy at the national level that will holistically address all the challenges that are facing the nation’s...
Biden Seals The Deal for Jones Act
In a major development, President Joseph R Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) strengthening what are known as “Buy America” provisions in federal law...
US Maritime Industry Going Gaga Over Biden’s Buy American Push
According to a MarineLink report, Monday's unprecedented decision taken by the new US President was created with cheer by the maritime sector of America.
Strengthening...
Will Biden’s Administration Make an Impact on U.S. Maritime Industry?
In the next four years, issues related to climate change will pose the greatest challenges for the domestic maritime industry.
Neither President-elect Biden...
Piracy Attack Demands Tougher Laws To Protect Seafarers in ‘Bay of Blood’
Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea killed a seafarer and took another 15 seafarers hostage in an attack on Saturday.
Governments called on...
Pharma Distributors & U.S. Discuss on Cut of COVID-19 Vaccine Shipping Deal
U.S. pharmaceutical distributors are talking to federal officials about increasing the number of companies shipping coronavirus vaccines as part of the Biden administration’s push...
Dose Confusion in Pfizer COVID Vaccine Vials
As the coronavirus vaccination has begun there's a confusion regarding Pfizer's vaccine doses, reports the Economic Times.
The vaccine is supplied in vials and people...
Mission Possible Aims To Accelerate Pathways for Decarbonization
Run by the World Economic Forum, Energy Transitions Commission, Rocky Mountain Institute, the We Mean Business coalition, the "Mission Possible Partnership" aims to accelerate...