Can Cargo Ships Get Lost At Sea?
MV Alta, a merchant ship that was reportedly lost has washed ashore after a storm.
It had passed unseen as a drifting ghost...
Shipping To Face $370 million Hit! New Panama Canal Charge!
New “Fresh water” charge introduced to help the Panama Canal, the world's busiest shipping routes cope with climate change.
This will cost the...
There is Still a Ray of Hope To Fight Global Warming
Christiana Figueres, the world's top climate negotiator is feeling optimistic about environmental protection.
Figueres believes that the climate protests and youth strikes seen...
Restrictions on Use of Open-loop Scrubbers in European Countries
Ships fitted with scrubbers and trading in European ports were issued an advisory.
Ships with open-loop scrubbers need to be mindful when their...
For Royal Caribbean, Bigger is Better
According to Michael Bayley Royal Caribbean CEO, a ship's size is not a goal in itself. The company desires to pack enough dining, entertainment,...
Ship Blocked From Jamaica and Cayman Islands Due To Virus Threat
Jamaican and Cayman health authorities banned passngers from embarking a cruise ship.
It was due to the fact a crew member exhibited coronavirus...
Coronavirus Can Cause Diseases in Marine Animals!
Do you know the virus that infects us can infect animals as well? Well, most viruses can and the recently discovered novel coronavirus is...
Seafarers Working Under Coronavirus Pressure Needs Redressal
With the coronavirus outbreak becoming a global health hazard, the lives of people working at sea have become increasingly difficult. Most ship crews especially cruises...
MPA Issues Coronavirus Circular for Singapore Registered Ships
MPA released a non-exhaustive list of scenarios and provide instructions for SRS owners and managers.
It highlights the challenging issues due to the...
COVID-19 Scare: Chinese Cargo Held Off Port!
Chinese cargo ship was held off Bacolod port to prevent any possible COVID-19 infection from its crew from China.
The vessel sailed from...
Scrubber Delays in Chinese Yards Affecting Carrier Earnings!
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, even before the coronavirus outbreak, scrubber retrofits on container vessels at Chinese yards were subject...
Master Arrested for Cargo Ship Overloading
Greek media has reported an unfortunate incident where a master of a cargo ship has been arrested for overloading.
What happened?
Master of cargo ship MALAGA...
More Than 1.67m teu of Export Capacity Worth $1.5bn Withdrawn from...
Carriers have pulled 1.67m teu of capacity out of China, costing $1.5bn.
Manufacturers worldwide face lengthy shutdowns due to a lack of vital...
Okeanis Announces Arbitration Outcome for 4 VLCCs
In a major development, Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has announced the outcome of the arbitration proceedings related to 4 VLCCs on Long-Term Bareboat Charter,...
No New Coronavirus Outbreak Expected As Virus Follows V-shaped Recovery
Maersk expects a V-shaped trajectory for coronavirus just like SARS
it forecasts no new outbreaks will occur and no new cases outside China...
Oil Carriers Gets Excluded from Coronavirus Scare Ban
Kuwait excludes oil carriers from ban on foreign ships to fight the virus.
Ships from and to South Korea, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Japan,...
Global Growth Might Derail in 2020, Says BIMCO
Coronavirus, trade tensions could derail global growth in 2020.
The US and China have signed a “Phase One” of a trade agreement, US–...
Explosion and Fire in Docked Ship’s Cargo Hold!
Explosions and fire in cargo ship hold, Hai Phong.
Ship docked at a ship repair yard in Hai Phong and has been under...
Virus Scare: Containership To Miss Port Call?
The container ship MSC Lausanne is probably, experiencing problem with her next port of call on schedule, Ashdod, Israel, amidst coronavirus scare.
The...
VLOC Bulk Carrier Gets Nearly Overturn Under Water!
According to Polaris shipping official statement, VLOC bulk carrier Stellar Banner was nearly capsized.
The officials said that the ship’s hull integrity in...
