Marshall Plan for Shipping Amid Coronavirus Crisis
French shipowners urge Macron to enact a shipping Marshall Plan, reports Splash 247.
President of Armateurs de France
Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée, the 55-year-old head of cruise line...
Anchored Bulk Carriers Collide!
Two bulk carriers anchored between Pender and Satuna islands, British Columbia, Canada, collided last week, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier GOLDEN CECILIE dragged its...
[Watch] Crew Members from a Burning Vessel Rescued!
Georgian sailors rescue 12 crew members of a vessel on the Mediterranean Sea last night after the vessel caught fire, reports Agenda.GE.
No injury reported
All...
CMA CGM Containership Reroutes Around Cape of Good Hope, Bypasses Suez...
CMA CGM ULCS has bypassed the Suez canal and traveled around Cape of Good Hope.
The movement has added some 3,000 miles and...
Forwarders Switch To Trucks To Keep Supply Chains Open in Eurasia
The world is facing price and capacity volatility in air freight and blanked sea freight sailings.
This can favoured attention toward overland routes...
Oil Tanker Loses Steering in Yamal Peninsula, Towed To Safety
According to an article published in The Barents Observer, an oil tanker lost steering in shallow ice-covered waters east of the Yamal Peninsula.
What happened?
On...
What The World Can Learn From China’s Coronavirus Response?
China’s extreme lockdowns were responsible for bringing the crisis there under control.
Other nations are now following China’s lead and limiting movement within...
[FAQ] How To Pull Ahead Global Trade Amid Coronavirus Crisis!
Companies are facing many difficult questions about business continuity and their workforce in this fast-developing emergency of COVID-19 pandemic.
Many parties to English...
COVID-19 On-board: Cruise Ships Still Under Distress!
Long after their passengers have returned home, most of the world's full-size cruise ships retain a sizeable crew complement.
Few of these vessels...
COVID-19: Proactive Measures To Provide Sustainable Fleet Operability
Wilhelmsen Ship Management shares proactive measures done to ensure uninterrupted operability of their fleet during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wilhelmsen group have implemented a...
COVID19 Forces New Payment Structure Changes in the Suez Canal!
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) once again takes a positive step towards its customers' best interest. This time it steps up to help the LNGs...
Environment Excellence – Enhancing Safety & Security of Dry Bulk Sector!
In a major development, RightShip announced a new program for the dry bulk sector which aims to ensure the highest levels of safety, security...
COVID19 Shows How Relationships Get Their Space in Isolation!
According to a New York Times article written by author Dev Aujla relationships move fast when you are secluded on a cargo ship.
Here's his...
COVID19 Medical Capability Requirements Mandatory on Foreign Vessels!
In a major development, the US Coast Guard has issued a guidance to foreign passenger vessels in the Seventh District Area of Responsibility (AOR)...
[Watch] Ammonium Based Sanitizer Shows the Way for COVID19 Safety!
According to an article published in WJLA, a new scientific testing has found that a commonly used hand sanitizer -- whose active ingredient is...
Carriers Headed for a 10% Decline in Container Volumes!
According to a LoadStar article written by Gavin van Marle, the container shipping industry could lose as much as $23bn this year from reduced...
[Watch] Inside an ICU, Fighting Covid-19
BBC's medical correspondent Fergus Walsh is inside intensive care at University College Hospital in London as medics treat patients with coronavirus.
Disclaimer: This video is...
Easing of Crew Change Restriction Continues Amid COVID-19 Scare!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) eases its crew change restrictions, much to the relief of thousands of seafarers across the world, reports Splash247.
Lifting of...
Suez Canal Traffic Unaffected! Navigation Statistics Records 8.4% Increase!
The navigation traffic in the channel is regular and is proceeding according to the normal rates.
In March 2020, navigation statistics recorded 1662...
Survivors Blood Plasma the Key To Tackle the COVID19 Epidemic!
Patients, carers and NHS staff to be infused with the blood plasma harvested from “hyperimmune” people who have recovered from the infection, says an...
