The Woman Who Discovered The First Coronavirus!
The woman who discovered the first human coronavirus was the daughter of a Scottish bus driver, who left school at 16, reports Steven Brocklehurst...
May Day Ship Horn Call for Seafarers COVID19 Solidarity!
According to a Safety4Sea report, the UK Chamber of Shipping has encouraged as many ships as possible across the globe to sound their horns,...
Gilead Allege ‘Inappropriate Characterizations’ of Its COVID19 Drug Trial Data!
According to a Reuters report, a closely-watched Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD.O) experimental antiviral drug failed to help patients with severe COVID-19 in a clinical...
COVID-19: Unemployment Hits Hard Across The World!
Coronavirus has made people unemployed.
Around the world 81% of the world has lost jobs partly or fully.
Restrictions on daily life have...
Floating Data Center Park in Singapore! Trio Joins To Explore!
Keppel Data Centres Holding has signed MOUs to study the feasibility of developing a floating data center park and LNG-to-power infrastructure in Singapore, says...
World’s Largest Box Ship Launched Amid COVID-19 Pandemic! First Voyage To...
South Korean shipping line HMM formally launched the world’s largest containership 24,000 teu HMM Algeciras at the DSME shipyard in Okpo, reports Gavin van...
Fighting COVID19 With A Unique Sanitizer!
For hundreds of years, this Ottoman-era cologne has been synonymous with Turkish hospitality. Now, it’s being used to fight coronavirus, reports Jenna Scatena in...
COVID-19 Advisory Papers for Masters and Crew Released!
CHIRP Maritime recently published advisory papers on COVID-19 medical advice to Masters and crew on vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic.Here's an excerpt from the...
China Bans Entry of International Ship Crew To Contain Spread
China is strengthening control measures for the containment of COVID-19 cases.
The international ship crew is not allowed to come ashore due to...
IG Launches COVID-19 Restrictions Online Tracker
The International Group launched a digital tool, to assist shipowners with information on country and port specific advice around the world, in response to...
Installation of Scrubber, Lot of Hopes Pinned!
A debate had sparked whether to invest in scrubbers to comply with the IMO 2020 global low sulphur cap for marine fuel.
Larger...
Fake News Busted: COVID-19 Rumours and Stories Fact-checked!
There are many fake and misleading coronavirus stories on social media.
WhatsApp messages claiming the BCG vaccine prevents coronavirus infection are inaccurate.
WHO...
Answer: Captain Ali Is The Captain of The Ship Riddle Solved!
According to an article published by HITC, "Captain Ali is the captain of the ship" riddle has been making the rounds again, so here's the...
Political and Economic Factors Reason for COVID-19 Spread?
Wet markets in China were determined to be breeding ground for COVID-19.
Additionally, political and economic conditions must also be analyzed.
Rise of...
Keppel O&M and EMA Launch Grant Call To Reduce Carbon Footprint
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Keppel Offshore & Marine have established a $10 million partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
...
DNV GL: Number of Scrubber Retrofits Hit 4000!
DNV GL estimates around 4,000 ships will be using scrubbers due to IMO 2020 regulations.
DNV GL observes some stakeholders are anticipating an...
Tanker Hired for Fuel Storage While Bargain Hunting Proceeds
Pertamina looking for cheap imports on the spot market.
State-owned company also seeking a vessel to hold crude oil.
The move comes as...
COVID-19: BIMCO Offers Regulation Overview for Extension of Seafarers’ Certificates
BIMCO highlights that seafarers should be recognised as essential key workers in the supply chain, bringing food, medical equipment and other commodities across...
Wärtsilä Signs Gate Rudder Technology License Deal
Wärtsilä announces complete integration of an innovative propulsion device - the gate rudder - within its propulsion product designs.
This comes after Wärtsilä...
[Watch] BWTS Extensions Due To COVID-19!
Watch Steve Candito, CEO of Ecochlor briefing the issues arising due to the USCG's decision to extend BWTS compliance dates and COVID-19 pandemic situation.Disclaimer:...
