First High Profile Shipowner Coronavirus Infection Case As Pandemic Epicenter Moves

In a major development, one of Greece’s highest-profile shipowners is suffering from coronavirus infection as the pandemic epicentre shifted to Europe, reports Blue Print. What...

Coronavirus Pandemic Epicentre Moves To Europe, Death Jumps 25%, National Emergency...

The Coronavirus Pandemic has taken an ill-fated turn in the last week as the epicenter has moved to Europe, killing dozens in Italy and...

New Shipping Rules Could Affect Export Demand!, Says ICMA

Indonesian miners and shippers seek clarity on what it means by Indonesian-controlled ship. Just 8.8% or 63 of the 717 coal ships plying...

CLIA Enhances Coronavirus Screening Measures

Cruise lines step up coronavirus screening measures. The cruise industry is committed to the health and safety of guests and crew, as well...

Impact of Climate Changes on Arctic Security

Norway's Prime Minister discussed the challenges climate change poses to the transatlantic alliance in the Arctic during the "NATO Engages: Innovating the Alliance." ...

ICCT Study Reveals Shocking Claims on LNG Usage

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is powered by LNG. Cruise and cargo shipping companies are increasingly switching to the super-chilled fuel. Carnival has...

The Most Incredible Underwater Photos Ever Taken

Underwater photographer of the Year (UPY) 2020 was announced and is the strongest collection! The award winning photographs were published recently in BBC.  Let us...

How To Fulfill Your History & Sailing Passion Onboard A 19th...

In a startling news, a 19th century replica ship is up for sailing in Lake Michigan and you can be part of it, writes...

What Makes A Good Captain? Leadership Qualities At Sea

Captain VS Parani names the key features for being a great leader at sea. Leadership is an art, a skill, a discipline, and...

[Watch] Ships Collide, Lighter Goes Down

Two ships collided in Hoogly river, in Batanagar area, downstream from Kolkata, India. Watch in this video, how strong current took her off. Disclaimer: This...

Cargo Ship Loaded With Timber Catches Fire in Hold, Precautions To...

A cargo ship carrying timber reportedly caught fire in the hold. The cargo hold closed and was allowed to enter the port. Timber...

Marine Solution Provider Focuses on Enhanced Crew Mobility & Well-being

In a major development, P&O Maritime Logistics (formerly Topaz Energy and Marine), a leading provider of marine solutions with a  focus on offshore energy...

First Non-Chinese BWTS Enters Chinese Ballast Treatment Market

Alfa Laval claims breakthrough in Chinese ballast treatment market. PureBallast 3 systems gets the Chinese type approval. It can be installed on vessels...

Rule Out Misdeclared Cargo, Says IUMI

Mis- and non-declaration of cargo has serious safety implications and is the root cause behind tragic incidents.  IMO urged to amend fire safety...

Backhaul Box Rates Rise Due To Record Cancellations

Coronavirus-induced cancellations has resulted in a capacity shortfall for cargo. A total of 77 container-ship sailings had been blanked — 48 trans-Pacific and...

Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda To Help in Sustainable Shipping

In a major development, the Common maritime agenda for the Black Sea has been officially launched on 17 February 2020 in Sofia, where representatives...

Shipping Giant Sells Ships and Stake To Support Operations!

  Troubled PIL sells containerships to Seaspan and Wan Hai to raise cash. Speculation prompts PIL may soon pull out entirely from liner services. ...

Ocean Shipping Contracts To Be Held up As Virus Becomes Pandemic?

The degree of uncertainty within the U.S. container shipping industry is now verging on the surreal, writes Freight Waves, Senior Editor Greg Miller in...

New Study Reveals ‘Invisible Oil’ from Deepwater Horizon

The spread of oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was far worse than previously believed, new research has...

BAWAT Secures IMO Approval for Pasteurisation Treatment System

One of the easiest to use and cost-effective ballast water treatment systems has been awarded Type Approval by the United States Coast Guard. ...