COVID-19 Scare: Chemical Tanker Denied Cargo Off-Load
Chemical tanker Harapran Baru is anchored since arrival and can’t off load her cargo, because of coronavirus fears.
In Samarinda, locals demand to...
United Command Donates Excess N95 Masks To First Responders
The contractor representing the responsible party in the Unified Command’s response to the capsized Motor Vessel Golden Ray has donated 1,000 N95 respirator...
IMO 2020 Fuel – 90 Days “Problems and Solutions”
With 90 days passed since the IMO 2020 regulation came into force, there has been tremendous amount of groundworks and preparations put in place...
[Infographic] Leading COVID19 Indicators
COVID19 pandemic has disrupted the global trade scenario and caused havoc in all the major sectors. McKinsey has released a detailed description of the...
HMM Adds 9 Newbuilds from 2M As It Moves Towards 1Million...
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, HMM is to receive nine ships back that Maersk and MSC sub-chartered March 2017 as...
[Answer] What Measures You Need To Take Onboard Coronavirus Infected Ships?
As the Coronavirus pandemic gripples the world and countries announce lockdown, ships are still at sea and the lives of the people working in...
[Answer] How To Fight An Epidemic – A Lesson from the...
South Korea may be a model for slowing disease’s spread.
Korean CDC head hero at home for test-driven response.
Cities aren’t locked down,...
Coronavirus Genetic Material Found in Cruise Cabins 17 Days After Disembarkation!
The coronavirus RNA was found on surfaces of the Princess Cruise ship up to 17 days after passengers disembarked, new research by the...
Excessive Liner Wear While Using New VLSFO Fuels!
Viswa Lab has so far received and tested over 20,000 number of VLSFO fuels. These fuels are from multiple sources, multiple blending procedures, and...
MPA Singapore Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Safety Measures
MPA Singapore has issued a Port Marine Circular dated 23 Mar 2020, which will be in effect from 23 Mar 2020, 2359 hrs, reads...
WHO Launches SOLIDARITY Trial To Test COVID19 Treatments!
A drug combo already used against HIV. A malaria treatment first tested during World War II. A new antiviral whose promise against Ebola fizzled...
World’s Biggest Thermal Coal Exporter Revokes Rules As Buyers Divert
Indonesia revokes rules requiring domestic ships for some exports, as the government foresees that it would be disruptive for exports.
The rules require...
UK Amends Cyber Security Code of Practise for Ports
UK issues updated code of practice for ports’ cybersecurity.
Amended codes concern those with responsibility for protecting the technical systems of port facilities...
Can the US Shale Sector Price Collapse Be Fixed? : Podcast
Recently Platts added to its website the below podcast in which Brian Scheid, Senior editor, Oil News, discusses the oil prices dip to Helima...
COVID-19 Crew Change Restriction Will Put Supply Chains in Jeopardy!
INTERCARGO urges to permit crew changes despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Blocking seafarer movements pose grave risks for crews and the shipping industry, warns bulker...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 12, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 11th week of shipping activities of this year. The report...
Ships Urged To Cut Carbon Emissions by 80% Before 2030
A new proposal instructs ships to begin meeting annual carbon intensity cuts in 2023.
It aims to bring down carbon emissions by at...
Soil Investigation Work Underway at the Tuas Region of Singapore
Marine Soil Investigation works have been scheduled on the Western part of Singapore - Tuas Bay and Tuas Basin
Date: With effect from 24 March...
ABB Awarded Cybersecurity Verification from DNV GL
ABB has been awarded cybersecurity verification from classification society DNV GL.
ABB is first to achieve system compliance under DNV GL’s framework for...
COVID19 Antibody Blood Test Could Reveal Pandemic Extent As Faster Testing...
RNA-based diagnostic tests now being given by the tens of thousands are not the solution.
Scientists need to test a person’s blood for...
