Caribbean Cruise Ship Passengers Test Positive for COVID-19
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Caribbean cruise ship in the midst of a COVID outbreak has jumped to five.
In addition,...
DSME Wins Six 15,000 teu Ship Orders
Zodiac Maritime makes a series of boxship orders at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea, reports Splash 247.
DSME orders
According to Liner...
Mauritius Oil Spill Mixture Questioned
Scientists raise concerns regarding the exact makeup of the bunker fuel that leaked into the waters of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, reports...
Call for $2/mt Levy on Marine Fuel To Tackle Decarbonisation
International shipowner associations call governments to back their proposal to place a $2/mt levy on marine fuel used to help fund industry efforts...
Containers Show Signs of Huge Shift in Income
The trans-Pacific eastbound market is in the thick of a record-setting bull run.
The California port system is buckling, with delays tying up even...
(FAQs) New Safe ECDIS Guidance by OCIMF
In a major development, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has launched its latest information paper, which provides guidance on how to improve...
New Fuels & Design Alone Not Enough To Decarbonise the Industry
The shipping of goods around the world keeps economies going. But it comes at an enormous environmental cost – producing more CO₂ than...
IMO Approved MARPOL Amendments Opposed by Environmental Groups
The IMO approved amendments to MARPOL to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, says an article published in Lloyd’s List.
Amendments approved
The IMO approved...
Nuclear-powered Container Carrier Voyage Interrupted
Russian nuclear-powered container carrier SEVMORPUT interrupted her voyage and limped to Angolan coast, southwest Africa due to damaged propeller, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Russian nuclear-powered...
Capesize Bulker Collision, 4 Missing
Indonesian wooden fishing boat sank after contacting Capesize bulk carrier at dawn Nov 17 in Indian ocean, Indonesia, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Indonesian 15-meter wooden...
Mink COVID Infection Shows the Importance Containing the Disease
Coronavirus mutations among Danish mink don’t mean vaccines won’t work, but they stand as a warning of what might happen if we don’t stop...
State Prosecutors Demand Prison Sentence for Bunker Holding CEO
Danish prosecutors pursue prison sentence for Bunker Holding CEO in the case regarding the group's alleged violation of sanctions against selling jet fuel...
Dollar Dips Amid Weak Market Trend With Offshore Yuan Hitting High
The dollar fell to a one-week low in quiet trading, still weighed down by optimism over a second coronavirus vaccine.
The outlook for...
DNV GL Launches Industry-first RP On Digital Twins
DNV GL, in collaboration with TechnipFMC, has published the oil and gas industry’s first recommended practice (RP) on how to build and quality-assure...
[Infographic] IMO Urged To Rethink Weak Arctic HFO Ban
The Clean Arctic Alliance urged member states to amend and improve its draft ban on the use and carriage of HFO in the Arctic...
Determining The Owner in Shipping Insurance Claim
Chris Richmond, a marine insurer shed some light regarding the insurable interests in shipping in an article published in WorkBoat.
He opens the argument by...
Challenges Faced In Decarbonized Shipping Revealed By ICS
A new report from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) exposes the scale of the industry’s decarbonization challenge and sets the scene for governments...
New Maritime Medical Service Offers 24/7 Crew Care
In a major development, OCL Oceanic Catering, Marine Medical Solutions and Tritan Software Corp have jointly launched a comprehensive medical advisory service for seafarers...
Maersk 2020 Guidance Upgraded Over Improving Business Environment
Danish container line Maersk upgraded its EBITDA guidance for 2020 because of an improving business environment, reports S&P Global Platts.
Increased momentum in Q4
Based on...
Vitrified High-Level Waste Shipped Back Safely
High-level waste is being transported from the Sellafield plant to Germany.
Six flasks, each containing of 28 canisters will transport the shipment.
The...