MOL Announces Name Change & Integration of Dry Bulk Business
MOL announces integration of Dry Bulk Business and the establishment of “MOL Drybulk Ltd.”, says a press release published on their website.
Name change
Mitsui O.S.K....
Vaccination for Seafarers On Priority, Urges Ship Agents Body
Ship agents body MANSA seeks priority in COVID-19 vaccination to seafarers and waterfront workers, says a press release published on their website.
COVID-19 vaccination drive
Maritime...
Uniper Expands LNG Fleet Amid Growing Asian Demand
German utility Uniper took delivery of a new LNG tanker in South Korea amid efforts to boost its presence in the burgeoning Asian LNG...
MOL Scraps ‘Oldest LNG Carrier’ in Fleet Modernization
Mitsui OSK (MOL) has sold its first and oldest LNG carrier, Senshu Maru, for scrap after 37 years with the company.
VesselsValue data...
Eagle Bulk Shipping Makes A $15m Ultramax Purchase
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax/Ultramax drybulk segment, has announced the purchase of an ultramax bulk carrier...
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...
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...
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...
Where Does 75% Of Wild-Caught Seafood Grow?
While most commercial fishing occurs at sea, the seafood on our plates does not often start in the big blue ocean - it starts...
This Innovative Robot Cleans Ships To Reduce Emissions
The build-up of marine plants and animals on ship hulls is an age-old problem.
This ‘biofouling’ can increase fuel consumption by up to...
Future of Seafarers in Times of Automated Ships
Automated ships are gaining momentum these days and the shipping industry is staring at an automated future but the question that's on everyone's mind...
The Disheartening Situation Of Seafarers On Board
The latest benchmark Seafarers' Happiness Index from Mission to Seafarers sounds a dark note as the COVID-19 pandemic and the crew change crisis drag...
Seafarers Hassled Trying to Curb COVID-19 Spread And Pirate Attacks
Seafaring ranks as one of the toughest, most emotionally taxing jobs in global transportation. Saturday’s deadly pirate attack off Africa’s west coast is just...
