Demand Ahead for Vaccine Transport by Reefer Container Shipping
Buoyant reefer trades could provide an opening for niche players to challenge the major container lines.
Refrigerated markets have proved more resilient to...
Ro-ro Cargo Ship Sank After a Distress Call
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship issued a distress signal after getting caught in rough weather in Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship...
NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Distressed Sailors
NYK group dry bulk carrier rescues Sailors off the coast of Indonesia, reports Seanews.
Distressed sailors rescued
Six sailors in distress off the east coast of...
Studies Soil Blood Group Link With COVID Risk
According to a Science Alert report, research is coalescing around the idea that people with Type O blood may have a slight advantage during...
Green Fuels To Achieve IMO2030 Decarbonization Goals
Transition to IMO 2020 considered successful and testing of alternative fuels has started.
By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by at...
Dense Fog Leads To Collision Of Vessels
DMAIB has issued a summary report on the collision between the Danish passenger ship EXPRESS 1 and the Polish tour boat BALTIC CONDOR off...
Tanker Sued for $225mil After Contacting Oil Platform
Offshore drilling company Cox Operating LLC sued Turkish manager of a Suezmax tanker ATINA for an alleged contact with COX’s oil platform.
COX...
Baltic Index Upticks Despite Weekly Decline
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, rose on Friday, buoyed by an uptick in...
WHO Covid 19 Weekly Epidemiological Update
The World Health Organization (WHO) brings out the Weekly Epidemiological and Operational updates October 2020 on its website.
Let us have look at it for...
Technology to Combat Container Fires in Shipping Industry
Fire safety has become a major concern in the container shipping industry, in particular, with vessels of 20,000-TEU and more entering the market.
...
COVID: Unraveling the Quirks of Coronavirus Biology
COVID-19 upended daily life this year as SARS-CoV-2, the virus spreading the disease, swept across the country.
The facts known about COVID-19 is...
Stena Bulk To Launch Onboard Carbon Capture Project
Stena Bulk is participating in a novel mobile carbon capture project for shipping.
The Swedish tanker giant is working with the OGCI on...
Freighter Drifted After Engine Failure
A general cargo ship suffered engine or mechanical failure and started to drift in the southern direction in the Crete sea, Greece, reports Maritime...
[Watch] Lifeboats Battle 20ft Waves To Save Powerless Cargo Ship
Crews from Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay and Dunmore East battled big waves to save a powerless vessel, says an article published in LifeBoats.
12 hours...
[Watch] Masks Can’t Eliminate Contagion Risk Entirely, Says Researchers
Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can’t eliminate contagion risk entirely, reports Japan...
Americas Bunkers this Week’s Key Market Indicators
NY, Philadelphia bunkers track stronger Brent, ULSD futures.
Latin America bunkers on a mixed trail; Valparaiso's prices rise.
USGC ports see smaller stems...
How a Merchant Ship Brings Plague To Marseille?
A recent news article in the Indonewyork website, we could come across a nerve wrecking incident that is associated with shipping. Yes it date...
Forwarders Remove 90% of the Freight Volume from Maersk
Major forwarders may abandon Maersk over concerns that the line’s new “integrated” business and “aggressive” strategy creates conflict of interests.
As a result,...
Dr. Vis Blog 3 – Other Aspects of Growing Old Gracefully
I am flattered by the attention and readership for Blog 2 on "Growing old gracefully".
There have been some interesting and insightful comments to which...
Safe Bulkers Acquires Kamsarmax Class Japanese Vessel
Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Kamsarmax Class Dry-bulk Japanese vessel, says a press release published on...
