IMO To Ensure Vessels Cybersecurity Compliant From 2021
Starting January 2021, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires vessels to be cybersecurity compliant in international waters and everywhere they go in the world.
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IMO Virtual Meet Decides on 100% Decarbonisation After 2050
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for the existing global fleet.
It agreed by...
Eastern Pacific Inks 15-year VLEC Charter Deal
Singapore based Eastern Pacific Shipping wins dual fuelled ethane carrier deal as US-China trades rise, reports Lloyd’s List.
Ethane carrier deal
EASTERN Pacific, the Singapore-based shipmanagement...
[Watch] The Next Gen Automated Vacuum Mooring Solution
Cavotec launches its next generation automated vacuum mooring solution, MoorMaster NxG, says a press release published on their website.
Reduce fuel consumption
Shipping companies and ports...
Containership Damaged After Contacting Kiel Canal
Container ship contacted the wall of New Northern Lock while entering the Kiel Canal, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container ship contacted the wall of...
Tanker Captain Gives It Back To Hijackers
According to a R&R Magazine report, the captain of the tanker had a "perfect response" to the suspected hijackers, who might seek asylum in...
Mauritius Oil Spill Exposed Shipping’s Cyber Security Vulnerabilities
According to a Forbes report, cyber-attacks against global shipping have spiked 400% since Covid-19 lockdowns. And this was before the two high profile hacking...
China’s Pilot Reforms Plan for Improved International Shipping
Shenzhen SEZ is completing four decades this year and the city has announced a comprehensive pilot reforms plan for 2020-2025 that will increase...
Oil Plunges 5.5% As Covid 19 cases Rise, U.S. Oil Stockpiles...
Oil hit a four-month low in London alongside a broader market selloff.
Swelling U.S. crude stockpiles adds to concerns that a fresh surge...
COVID19 Can Make Your Immune System Attack Its Own Cells
Researchers identify autoimmune response in some covid patients
This autoantibody attacks the immune system.
It might play a role in covid severity although...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 43, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 43rd week of shipping activities of this year. The report...
IMO Member States Urged To ‘Take Aim’ at Shipping Decarbonization
World Shipping Council urges IMO member states to not lose focus of the ultimate goal of decarbonizing shipping.
Radical GHG reductions will only...
Latest Pilot Deaths Prompt USCG Safety Call
Recent deaths of maritime pilots while embarking commercial vessels highlights the operational risks.
As a result, the USCG has issued marine safety information...
ABS NS Launches Electronic Logbook Solution for Marine Operations
ABS Nautical Systems reports that it has added a new electronic logbook system, providing a browser-based alternative to traditional paper logbooks for vessel...
IMO Expected To Approve Methanol As Ship Fuel
IMO’s MSC expected to approve proposals to include methanol as marine fuel.
MSC 102 committee meetings to be held remotely from 4-11 November.
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Containership Dragged Anchor & Drifted Aground
A containership was pushed onto the breakwater of Tripoli port on Oct 27, by a strong storm, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
According to reports from...
BIMCO Publishes Report on New Cargo Addition To IMSBC Code
The third BIMCO IMSBC code report highlights new cargo that is added to the code, says an article published on their website.
This is part...
New Policies To Boost Bunkering Industry in China
The State Council Information Office of China announced the first 40 policies authorised by the Chinese government.
Three policies to boost the shipping...
2nd Largest US Oil Company To Unveil Job Cuts
Exxon Mobil Corp is 'very close' to completing its workforce appraisals in the United States and Canada and expects to unveil job cuts.
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Cargo Ship Runs Aground
Cargo ship serving the line between Makassar Sulawesi, Selayar islands and East Nusa Tenggara ran aground, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship ASIA RAYA,...