8 Cabin Locations To Avoid on Cruise Ships
Cabin deck above the main entertainment deck is the worst spot to stay on a cruise ship.
The area is notorious for noise...
[Register] Annual Crude Oil Summit To Discuss Export Issues
Platts is planning to host 3rd Annual North America Crude Oil Exports Summit, says a press release published on its website.
Agenda of the summit
Where...
Future of Shipping – A Gesture Towards Green Propulsion
In this article, the author speculates a gesture towards green propulsion.
Ships need provisions to conduct surveys, repair, and generate their own port...
Rising LSFO Costs Threaten Shipping Lines
Alphaliner has reported instances of idle containerships waiting for compliant fuel.
Several laden ships are at anchor waiting for LSFO bunker.
Singapore-based PIL...
Satellite Images Show Huge Craters at Beirut Port
Satellite imagery and other aerial footage of the Port of Beirut are steadily emerging showing devastating damage from the explosion.
Satellite imagery that...
First Dual LNG/VLSFO Bunkering Vessel Launched
Ecobunker Shipping, a Japanese operator of LNG bunker vessels, launched its first unit at the Fukuoka Shipbuilding yard, reads a press release on their...
Young People Should ‘Help Stop’ COVID Surge, Urges WHO
Young people must curb their party instincts to help prevent new outbreaks of the COVID-19 disease, officials at the WHO pleaded.
Tired of...
Tick Borne “Bunyavirus” Re-emerges Killing 7 So Far
A highly pathogenic, tick-borne novel bunyavirus has reportedly re-emerged in China, hospitalizing more than 60 people and killing seven.
More than 37 people...
Maersk Focuses on In-House Digitization Capacity Amidst Trade Rebound
Recently the IMD President Jean-François Manzoni had a talk with Maersk CEO, Søren Skou on the future of the shipping industry and what lies...
[FAQ] COVID19 Safety Procedures for Ship-To-Shore Interactions
Recently Vistrato and Intercargo jointly published a ship-to-shore guideline for seafarers in order to establish a proper covid19 safety protocol for them as they...
First Oral COVID19 Drug Becomes Cheapest Corona Treatment
In a major development, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited., which includes “Sun Pharma” and their subsidiaries and/or associate companies) announced that they have launched FluGuard®...
Faster & Frequent COVID19 Tests Essential for Normal Life
Even as the United States ramped up coronavirus testing from about 100,000 per week in mid-March to more than 5 million per week in...
Top Global Carriers Bunch Closer Forming a Three-tiered Structure
According to analysts, there is an emergence of a three-tiered structure among the world’s top liners, reports Splash 247.
Carriers bunching together
During the pandemic the...
EC Allocates €27 Million for LNG Bunker Projects
Europe funds two Spanish LNG bunker projects, reports Ship & Bunker.
Spain LNG projects
The European Commission (EC) has allocated €27 million funding for two LNG...
[Watch] Drifting Giant Bulker Contacts Berthed Containership
Capesize bulk carrier moored in front of the container terminal, broke off her moorings as a strong storm hit Kaohsiung, Aug 4, reports Maritime...
Carnival Corp Commits To Environment-friendly Ship Recycling
Carnival Corporation & plc released details of its ship recycling plans.
Reached an agreement with Ege Celik and Simsekler companies.
It aims to...
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report – Week 31, 2020
The below table is the most recent changes in the world fleet every week, with respect to which vessels have been sold for demolition...
Shell Inks Charter Deal for Six Newbuild LNGs
Shell Tankers has agreed to long-term charter contracts for six newbuilds LNG carriers.
Agreements for two LNG ships have been signed with affiliates...
Stringent Scrubber Washwater Monitoring Helps Shipowners in the Long Run
Scrubbers need to make sense as an even longer-term investment today.
Scrubbers represent a return on investment when HSFO remains cheaper than VLSFO.
...
Scorpio Bulker Incurs A Quarterly Loss of $45.1 Million
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2020
and Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend in its official website.
A more detailed picture...