Floating Storage Squeezes Supply in the Crude Tanker Market
A sudden plunge in oil demand on account of COVID-19 proved to be a blessing in disguise for the oversupplied crude tanker market...
Court Rejects Claims Made To Comply With the Docker’s Clause
The court rejects a preliminary attempt to enforce the dockers' clause, to make lashing a cargo-handling activity.
Facts state that the dockers' clause...
Carnival Reveals Impressive Central Atrium Aboard New Megaship
Carnival offers first look at new mega ship Atrium.
A sneak peek at the atrium of Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming Mardi Gras, a...
Jet and Automated Fuels Utilized for Blending Marine Fuels
Reflecting on the destruction of demand the aviation and automobile industries have suffered in the wake of the pandemic, it is widely acknowledged that...
ETS ‘Passes Over’ Shipping Industry’s Calls for Collaboration
EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has ignored calls from INTERCARGO for collaboration and adapted solutions to achieve GHG emissions for greener shipping.
The...
Biofuels Touted To ‘Abridge’ Carbon Emissions
The shipping industry is currently exploring different liquid biofuels that could replace conventional marine bunker fuels.
This will eliminate life-cycle GHG emissions from...
Creeping Equipment Shortage Delays US Imports
A container shortage in India is causing long delays for exporters, especially on US trades.
According to New Jersey-based Worldwide Logistics (WL), the...
Shipping Crisis To Jeopardize Trade and Seafarer’s Safety
300,000 workers stranded on merchant ships, dozens of labor violations threaten seafarers’ safety, as well as the global supply chain.
A deeper look...
Britain Inflicts Strict Covid 19 Rules After WHO Warning
The British government announced fresh steps to stop a coronavirus surge in England, as the WHO warned that new cases worldwide soared to...
Asian Business Confidence Starting To Bounce Back
According to a Reuters report, business sentiment among Asian firms rebounded in the third quarter as easing coronavirus restrictions lifted sales but lingering uncertainty...
[FAQ] Low Emissions Vessel (LEV) Notation
Last week on our FAQs article we highlighted the ENVIRO Notations that shippers have to follow in order to comply with environmental regulations. However,...
CLIA Launches “Mandatory Health Protocol” To Restart US Cruises
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced the adoption of mandatory core elements for a health protocol to be implemented as part of a...
IMO ‘Crew Change Crisis’ Ending Resolution Calls for UN Support
In a major development, IMO Member States meeting during an extraordinary session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) have called on all Governments to...
MPA Issues Crew Change Application Guidelines for Shipowners
In a major development, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, MPA has issued a new circular to facilitate crew changes. The new circular...
Dengue Areas Show Lower COVID19 Infections, Giving Immunity Hope
Scientists find dengue outbreak region are less prone to covid19.
The study showed that the two virus has some immunological interaction.
This suggests...
World’s Largest LNG Ship Launched by CMA CGM
The CMA CGM Jacques Saade made its maiden voyage this month on 23rd September.
It is the largest LNG-powered container ship in the...
Vessel Speeds Indicates Sector’s COVID-19 Recovery
Sharp rise in Vessel speeds indicates a gradual recovery of the sector from the COVID19 crisis, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.
Containership
According...
[Watch] Hurricane Sally Reveals Ship Submerged for Decades
Hurricane sally revealed something unseen for decades at Bayou Sara in Saraland. This picture is courtesy of David Fields photography.
This was a paddle boat...
ING Chief Surprised By US’s Hong Kong Normalization Order
President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization which led to the recategorization of ‘Made in Hong Kong’ goods to...
US Crude Inventory Rises As Oil Prices Touch $42
Oil edged up to around $42 a barrel on Wednesday supported by rising investor risk appetite and a report that U.S. fuel inventories fell,...