IMO Working Group Set ‘Mandatory Measures’ for Decarbonization Goals
IMO's new measures mark a major step forward, building on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
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Wärtsilä Selected by P&O Ferries To Power Super Ferries
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected by P&O Ferries (P&OF), the British ferry operator, to power their new series of ‘super ferries’.
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Tanker Drifts After Mechanical Failures
Turkish-flagged tanker drifting off Milos, says a news report in Ekathimerini.com.
What happened?
A tug has been sent to tow a disabled Turkish-flagged tanker to safety...
Scorpio Bulkers Ultramax Vessel Sale Deal
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. enters into a sale agreement for an Ultramax Vessel, says a press release published on their website.
The sale deal
Scorpio Bulkers, Inc....
Cosco Shipping Launches New VAX Service
Cosco Shipping's DIAMOND LINE GMBH launches VAX (Vado Express) Service, says an article published in their website.
About the new service
DIAMOND LINE GMBH announced the...
Carriers Holding Upper Hand Riding High on Spot Rates
According to a Loadstar article written by Gavin van Marle, container shipping spot rates on the main deepsea east-west trades this week maintained the...
New Organ Discovered in the Human Body
You may think we’ve learned everything there is to know about human spit, but it turns out the well has not gone dry as...
AI-based Collision Avoidance System To Evade Vessel Collisions
The oceans consist of 71% of the earth’s surface, so one would think they would be big enough to enable ships to avoid...
Stowaways Detained from Oil Tanker by Special Forces in UK
British special forces stormed a Greek-operated oil tanker in the English channel on Sunday to wrestle control of the vessel from seven stowaways.
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Cargo Ship Contacts Embankment
Cargo ship contacted embankment and containers fell overboard, Hong Kong, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Cargo ship KAM SHUN 338 with cargo of containers ran onto...
Demand Ahead for Vaccine Transport by Reefer Container Shipping
Buoyant reefer trades could provide an opening for niche players to challenge the major container lines.
Refrigerated markets have proved more resilient to...
Ro-ro Cargo Ship Sank After a Distress Call
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship issued a distress signal after getting caught in rough weather in Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship...
NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Distressed Sailors
NYK group dry bulk carrier rescues Sailors off the coast of Indonesia, reports Seanews.
Distressed sailors rescued
Six sailors in distress off the east coast of...
Studies Soil Blood Group Link With COVID Risk
According to a Science Alert report, research is coalescing around the idea that people with Type O blood may have a slight advantage during...
Green Fuels To Achieve IMO2030 Decarbonization Goals
Transition to IMO 2020 considered successful and testing of alternative fuels has started.
By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by at...
Dense Fog Leads To Collision Of Vessels
DMAIB has issued a summary report on the collision between the Danish passenger ship EXPRESS 1 and the Polish tour boat BALTIC CONDOR off...
Tanker Sued for $225mil After Contacting Oil Platform
Offshore drilling company Cox Operating LLC sued Turkish manager of a Suezmax tanker ATINA for an alleged contact with COX’s oil platform.
COX...
Baltic Index Upticks Despite Weekly Decline
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, rose on Friday, buoyed by an uptick in...
WHO Covid 19 Weekly Epidemiological Update
The World Health Organization (WHO) brings out the Weekly Epidemiological and Operational updates October 2020 on its website.
Let us have look at it for...
Technology to Combat Container Fires in Shipping Industry
Fire safety has become a major concern in the container shipping industry, in particular, with vessels of 20,000-TEU and more entering the market.
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