‘Seafarers Keyworkers’ Designation Crucial for Vaccinations on Priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcomed the UN General Assembly Resolution calls for seafarer key worker designation and implementation of crew change protocols, citing...
Carriers Make Huge Investments in Additional Reefers
Exotic fruits are the star performer among seaborne perishables.
But port congestion and carrier surcharges continue to increase costs for reefer shippers.
According...
Prioritize Health Workers for Vaccination, Says WHO
According to an article published in UN news as countries plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days, weeks and months, health...
2M Partners Swap Felixstowe for Liverpool for Transatlantic Loop
2M partners Maersk and MSC are swapping Felixstowe for Liverpool on their TA2/NEUATL2 transatlantic loop from the end of the year.
The last...
Oil Falls On Surging Virus Cases and U.S.-China Tensions
Oil prices slipped on Monday as the positive impact from COVID-19 vaccines.
OPEC+ deal on oil production cuts was undermined by surging coronavirus...
Capsize Market Weakens All Through the Week Before Revival
The Baltic Briefing has released Bulk carrier maritime activity report for the 49th week of this year. The report formulated on 4th December 2020...
COVID-19 Crossed 67 Million Cases Worldwide
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed all over the world has surpassed 67 million, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins University's...
[Watch] Will Children React Similar To COVID Vaccines As Adults?
Moderna plans to begin testing COVID vaccines for kids.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...
“K Line” Takes Delivery of 100,000-dwt Bulk-Carrier
“K” Line takes delivery of 100,000-dwt Bulk-Carrier Cape Ace from Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Imari Shipyard & Works, says a press release published on...
3 New VLCCs Join Oman Shipping’s Massive Fleet
The delivery of Sur, a 300,000-tonne crude tanker, is set to bolster Oman Shipping’s VLCC fleet size to 18 ships in total.
Sur...
[Watch]Pirate Attack Thwarted by Armed Guards
A recent pirate attack was successfully thwarted by the armed guards team.
A video of the same is sent to the Maritime Bulletin...
Freighter Reported Water Ingress
General cargo ship reported water ingress on Dec 6, Atlantic, while en route from Las Palmas to Amsterdam, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship...
Additional Information on ONE Apus Container Collapse
Container vessel ONE Apus lost 1,816 units lost overboard after the vessel encountered severe weather on Monday, November 30, 2020, out of which 64...
VLCC Earnings Continue To Rise Amid Tumbling Suezmax Rates
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 49th week of this year. The report dated 04th December 2020 provides a valuable...
MOL Inks Long-term Charter Contract for Methanol Carriers
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has received a newbuilding charter contract for two methanol carriers from Waterfront Shipping Company Limited.
The vessels will be...
Shipping Sector Unites Behind ‘Game-Changing’ Eyesea Pollution Plan
Eyesea uses technology and the support of seafarers, shipowners, managers and maritime professionals to collect and process oceanic pollution data.
The data is...
Intoxicated Officer Causes Fatal Crush Accident Aboard Cargo Vessel
In its latest report, UK MAIB describes the fatal crush accident onboard the general cargo vessel "Karina C" at Seville, Spain back in May...
Ship Managers Debate Over Crew Change Restrictions
The 2nd Annual Capital Link Hong Kong Maritime Forum (1 December) provided a venue for a clash of consciences between ship managers. Hong Kong’s...
Vaccination Card for All Who Gets Covid-19 Vaccine
According to an article published in CNN health, Vaccination cards will be issued to everyone getting Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Kit
Vaccination clinics will also be...
Singapore Taskforce Develops Audit Programme To Facilitate Crew Change
The Singapore Shipping Tripartite Alliance Resilience (SG-STAR) Fund is the first global ground-up tripartite initiative with international partners including the International Transport Workers’ Federation...
