MOL Comes Up With Focus Project To Analyze Vessel Operation

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced an agreement with NAPA, Ltd. to jointly develop the "FOCUS" project. The "FOCUS" project will be developed with...

[Watch] IMO on Tackling COVID-19

Watch ​IMO Secretary-General stressing the vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers' welfare in face of Coronavirus shut down. Disclaimer: This video...

SAR Saves Crew from Sinking Cargo Ship

  Cargo ship Jianghaiyanghongwei was reported sinking in the northern Taiwan Strait. SAR ship Dong Hai Jiu 116 was sent to assist and saved...

Coronavirus Takes Life of Bulk Carrier Captain!

COSCO bulk carrier Feng De Hai arrived at Istanbul anchorage from Ukraine. The Captain was already dead when the ship arrived at Istanbul. ...

Weekly Maritime Security Report – Week 8, 2020

Protection Vessels International has released the 8th Weekly Maritime Security Report of 2020. The report summarized on 20th March 2020 highlights the various incidents...

Despite Market Rally, the ‘Economic Cost of Epidemic’ Looms

After a brutal meltdown, some investors have been wading back into U.S. stocks. But others are wary of another leg down as the coronavirus...

Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks an Unpredictable Mega Global Recession

The coronavirus has already created a deep global recession. In the best-case scenario, the virus may last one quarter. In the worst-case scenario,...

[Watch] US Finally Bells The Cat, Declares COVID19 Tragic Days Are...

In a major development, President Donald Trump finally leveled with America about the desperate reality of the coronavirus pandemic, warning of cruel weeks to...

Seafarers Corona Testing To Safeguard Maritime Workforce!

In a major development, the US Coast Guard has issued a circular urging mandatory COVID19 testing od ship operators and seafarers, says a press...

How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted the ULCS Market

Large container ship orders have recently increased but the coronavirus will lead to slippage and suspended orders. Faced with rising slot prices on...

China Lockdown Ease Can Bring A Second Wave of COVID19 Outbreak!

Now that China is slowly coming alive as restrictions and lockdown ease, the world is looking at it with more attention. With the pandemic...

Can A Cuban ‘Wonder Drug’ Save the World from the COVID19...

As the world is reeling under the COVID19 pandemic and every country is looking for a coronavirus cure, Cuba bells the cat and starts...

U.S. LNG Tanker Heading To China! First After Tariff Raise On...

  Laden LNG tanker heading to China from U.S., first since March 2019. The tanker SK Resolute loaded the cargo from the Cameron LNG...

Demand for Storage and Transport! Supertanker Freight Rates Double!

  Oil tanker rates rise for a second time this month as the producers, refiners and traders scramble to secure ships to transport crude...

[Watch] MR Tanker To Be Tested on 100% Biofuel

Stena Bulk Performs a Test Running an MR Tanker on 100% biofuel. MR1-100 bio-fuel oil, produced from used cooking oil bunkered onto the...

[Infographic] COVID19 Causes Historic Surge in US Unemployment Benefits

The coronavirus outbreak has infected more than 550,000 people. Its spread has left businesses around the world counting costs. Here is a chart that will...

[Watch] Ship Crane Catches Fire While Loading!

Firefighters deal with ship crane fire at Royal Portbury Dock. A piece of loading equipment caught fire whilst loading and the ship was...

COVID19 Port State Control Guidance from USCG, Indian Ocean MoU &...

The USCG issued guidance regarding the difficulties the international shipping and transportation industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4sea. Noting the impact of...

Mega Container Vessel Remains Marooned Awaiting Virus Screening Results

Mega container ship CMA CGM Marco Polo was denied to enter Algeciras Spain after Master reported one sick crew with fever. The vessel...

Cargo Vessel Goes Down Following Collision

Cargo ship Xinda 9 collided with fishing vessel Zhepuyu 34197 in Zhoushan waters. All crew members were rescued by joint efforts of rescue...