Freighter Drifted After Engine Failure
A general cargo ship suffered engine or mechanical failure and started to drift in the southern direction in the Crete sea, Greece, reports Maritime...
[Watch] Lifeboats Battle 20ft Waves To Save Powerless Cargo Ship
Crews from Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay and Dunmore East battled big waves to save a powerless vessel, says an article published in LifeBoats.
12 hours...
[Watch] Masks Can’t Eliminate Contagion Risk Entirely, Says Researchers
Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can’t eliminate contagion risk entirely, reports Japan...
Americas Bunkers this Week’s Key Market Indicators
NY, Philadelphia bunkers track stronger Brent, ULSD futures.
Latin America bunkers on a mixed trail; Valparaiso's prices rise.
USGC ports see smaller stems...
How a Merchant Ship Brings Plague To Marseille?
A recent news article in the Indonewyork website, we could come across a nerve wrecking incident that is associated with shipping. Yes it date...
Forwarders Remove 90% of the Freight Volume from Maersk
Major forwarders may abandon Maersk over concerns that the line’s new “integrated” business and “aggressive” strategy creates conflict of interests.
As a result,...
Dr. Vis Blog 3 – Other Aspects of Growing Old Gracefully
I am flattered by the attention and readership for Blog 2 on "Growing old gracefully".
There have been some interesting and insightful comments to which...
Safe Bulkers Acquires Kamsarmax Class Japanese Vessel
Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Kamsarmax Class Dry-bulk Japanese vessel, says a press release published on...
Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, 6th Edition...
Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, Sixth Edition is a book published by International Chamber of Shipping.
It outlines the...
WHO & Wikimedia Foundation Vouch for Acess To Trusted Covid 19...
WHO and the Wikimedia Foundation, announced a collaboration to expand the public’s access to the latest & reliable information on COVID-19.
The collaboration...
Risk Factors Behind Changing Ship Fuel Quality
The shipping sector is providing an outlet for surplus oil products such as diesel that have swelled due to a virus-driven demand hit.
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Discrimination of Charterer Against Seafarers
Michael Grey writes for Seatrade Maritime News about the charterer discrimination against seafarer nationalities.
Let us have a look at the opinion and analysis shared...
Product Tanker, Off AIS, Hijacked
Product tanker Errina was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea west of Sao Tomeafter tanker’s SSAS was activated.
It is unknown if the...
US Blacklists 6 Chinese Firms for Sanction Violations
US State Department has blacklisted six Chinese shipping companies and two individuals following their dealings with Iranian shipping company, IRISL, and helping it...
DNV GL Grants AiP for OceanGuard® FGSS
Headway OceanGuard® FGSS was awarded the Approval in Principle (AiP) Certificate by DNV GL, says a press release published on their website.
About OceanGuard® FGSS
OceanGuard®...
Will Global Trade’s Fragile Recovery Bridge Pre-Covid Level Gap?
World trade rebounding slowly, still outlook remains uncertain.
Third quarter showed recovery when estimated was at about 4.5% less than in the same...
Wärtsilä Clinches Tech Order for Ethane-Fueled VLECs
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel supply system for two new 98,000 cbm Very...
DCSA ‘JIT’ Port Call System To Elude Berthing Delays
DCSA Just-in-Time Port Call programme aims to drive adoption of data and interface standards among all port call stakeholders on a global scale.
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Why A Zoo Took 114 Years To Apologize To A ‘Caged...
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s apology for its 1906 exhibition of Ota Benga, a native of Congo, comes in the wake of global protests...
Oil Prices Tumble Amid COVID Second Wave Concerns
Oil prices drop for fourth day as COVID-19 second wave worries intensify.
Brent crude futures fell 30 cents, or 0.7%, to $42.32 a...
