Graphene Coating Proves Efficient for Marine Applications
Talga Group Ltd announces an update on the commercial scale trials of its Talcoat® graphene additive for marine coatings, says a press release published...
Cargo Ship in Distress Rescued
The Navy comes to the rescue of a merchant ship near Oman, reports DailyPioneer.
What happened?
The Indian Navy rushed help to a stranded cargo ship...
Yangtze River Protection Law Comes Into Effect
According to the River Protection Law, carrying of any highly toxic and other dangerous chemicals is prohibited, says an article published in Safety4Sea.
Chinese government...
[Watch] The Three New Giant Cranes Go Up
The three cranes, reportedly now the largest in North America, stand 442 feet tall and move with "greater efficiency" than the smaller models already...
Foreign Flagged Ships Detained in the UK During February 2021
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during February 2021 after failing port...
ClassNK Grants First Remote Survey Notation To Newbuilding
ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for an LNG-fueled PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), says a press release...
Largest Liner Operator Orders 9 Neo-Panamaxes from HHI
Wan Hai Lines has ordered nine 13,000TEU ships from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries, reports Container News.
Value & Delivery details
The Taiwanese liner operator...
Kiel Lock Gate Accident Restricts Canal Transits
Kiel canal transit was restricted after a general cargo ship struck Northern Lock’s Gate in Kiel, Kiel Canal at around 1800 UTC Mar 13,...
[Watch] Passenger Ship on Fire
Fire erupted onboard a cruise ship, berthed at Kerkira, Corfu, Greece, in the afternoon Mar 12, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Raging fire
Fire seems to be raging...
Petronas Signs MoUs with Global Energy Players
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) signs two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with UAE based Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Masdar.
The main...
Covid Buying Boom Puts Pressure on Dockworkers
Workers struggle to keep up with surge in imports brought on by a pandemic-induced buying boom while parts of their workforce are recovering...
Capesize Bulkers Also Ship Wooden Logs
If loading grains on big Capesize ships was unusual, shipping wooden logs on these huge bulkers is an exceptional move by traders to...
Higher Risk of Dying Regardless of Age, Viral Variant of Covid...
People infected with the coronavirus variant called B.1.1.7 are at a higher risk of dying than are people infected with other circulating variants.
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New Strains of Covid 19, World Craves for Stronger Vaccine
People infected with a fast-spreading coronavirus variant mount an immune response that can fend off multiple SARS-CoV-2 strains.
Scientists first identified the SARS-CoV-2...
Rainbow Painted Containers To Join Maersk’s Fleet For The World Tour
In July 2020, two fully functional Maersk containers were skillfully painted with a rainbow to join Maersk’s fleet. On March 11, 2021, they will...
The ‘Domino Effect’ Of Container Shortage Distorts The Supply Chain
Even though the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdowns is upon us and our world is starting to slowly open up in a way...
OPEC+ Production Cuts May Lead To A Sharp Rise In Tanker...
The extension of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus (Opec+) output cuts into April may lend strength to oil prices, but will...
AlixPartners’ Releases Report On Ocean Cargo Supply Chains
AlixPartners’ released AlixPartners’ 2021 Container Shipping Outlook for Ocean Cargo Supply Chains, says an article published in Supply Chain Management Review.
Arising questions
Long “the sick...
Lloyd’s Register Takes Up Exmar’s Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carrier
Lloyd's Register has approved designs for an ammonia-fuelled 40,000m³ midsize gas carrier put forward by Belgium-based shipowner Exmar, says an article published in Argus.
Ship...
Effect of Covid Outbreak on ARFID
Food hell includes a very long list of things, as is true for others with his condition, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID.
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