Port Measures and Restrictions in Place To Deal With COVID-19 Outbreak
According to an article published in the North, in response to the 2019-nCoV novel coronavirus outbreak, a number of countries, ports, and organizations are...
[Watch] ICS Supports Seafarers Across the Globe During COVID-19 Crisis
ICS offers its full support to the shipping community during this COVID-19 crisis, which caused the shipping industry many barriers and challenges to overcome,...
Is COVID-19 The End of The Road for The U.S Oil...
2020 global oil demand may average 20 million barrels per day lower than in 2019.
U.S. gasoline comparative inventory has increased by 30...
Suez and Panama Canals Offer Inducements To Keep Ships Transiting
Shipowners opt to take "the long way round" to avoid expensive canal transit fees.
Authorities of both canals offer inducements to owners to...
[Watch] Fighter Stuck Between River Banks!
Freighter stuck between river banks, Suriname, South America on Apr 27, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
According to reports, general cargo ship AIM went out of...
Dry Bulk Heading Towards an Optimistic Future Amid COVID-19
For capes, 2021 and 2022 have a very light historic order book.
Scrapping has been picking up prior to demo yards in South...
How Sewage Can Warn About the Extent of the COVID19 Pandemic!
Researchers have been sampling sewage across greater Paris for more than 1 month.
They have detected a rise and fall in novel coronavirus...
Freight Rates Take a Plunge Amid Spot Rate Hiatus!
USGC-China VLCC freight at $11.5 million, down 28% on the week Thursday.
Floating storage demand has been lending support to freight rates, despite...
Maritime Logistics Company Keeps Stable Volumes Amid COVID-19 Crisis!
Despite the several impacts caused by COVID-19 outbreak, DP World managed to keep its volume stable during the first quarter of 2020.
In...
Disabled Freighter Towed To Port!
General cargo ship encountered mechanical problem in North sea.
She was brought to anchor and the tug was contracted.
The towage to nearest...
A Massive 18 Ships Repatriation To Rescue COVID19 Stranded Crew!
Carnival undertakes massive crew repatriation by ships.
Over the next several days, eighteen Carnival Cruise Line ships will meet at a position off...
Huge Oil Tanker Flotilla Sighted in UK’s Welsh Coast!
According to a Wales Online report, huge vessels moored off the Welsh coast have caught the eye in recent days.
Flotilla of Oil Tankers
A...
[Watch] May Day Tribute for Seafaring Heroes As Ships Blow Horn!
Ships around the world were asked to sound their horns when in port at 1200 local time on Labor Day, May 1,reports The Maritime...
This Country Shows How COVID19 Shipping Response Should Be!
In this time of distress, shipping like any other industry is finding it difficult to stay afloat. When all others are losing their mind...
Carrier Collides With Bridge Pillar!
Cargo ship AMATERASU collided with Koasn Ohashi Bridge pillar at Ube port, Seto Inland Sea Japan, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Aggregate carrier AMATERASU collided with...
A Resurgence of Civic-Tech Culture To Co-Develop a Covid-19 Dashboard
Many foreign residents of Japan were unable to get a clear picture of how the virus was spreading.
Like many people, Shane Reustle...
An Experienced Cruise Captain’s Take on the COVID19 Pandemic!
Much has been said about cruising over the past two months, and most of it has been negative but the real dynamics of the...
The Last Persons on Earth To Hear About the COVID19 Pandemic!
According to a BBC report, a couple navigating the earth on their own boat are the only persons in the world who haven't heard...
[FAQ] How To Carry Out Ship Inspections In Times of COVID19!
For the safety and welfare of shippers and seafarers ship inspection are necessary from time to time. But the task is becoming increasingly difficult...
A Tattoo A Day Keeps Lockdown Troubles Away?
This lockdown period has put us into the most challenging periods of our whole life time. All of us who stay at home pursue...
