Cargo Ships Collide, One Vessel Sinks

Cargo ships collided at around 0000 Beijing time (UTC +8) Jul 27, Taizhoum Zhejiang province, East China sea, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Cargo ships MV...

Seafarers Exempted from COVID-19 Travel Bans

Greece announces its decision to exempt seafarers from COVID-related travel restrictions, says an article published in Safety4Sea. Seafarers exempted Amid the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions...

How Covid 19 Impacts Children

 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends K-12 schools reopen this fall, as health risks should be weighed against the detriment...

800 Cruisers File COVID19 Cruise Outbreak Handling Lawsuit

Shine Lawyers have filed a Federal Court class action against the owners of the Ruby Princess. The owners have been sued over the...

Study Finds The Best COVID19 Face Mask Material

New research shows that the most effective homemade face masks are those made with tightly woven fabric and providing a good seal along...

MPA Tightens Port Safety Measures As COVID19 Risk Rises

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), in a news release, has announced enhanced safety measures in Singapore port amid the ongoing risks...

Hyundai Mipo Gets Approval for Ammonia-Propelled Ships

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is pressing ahead with plans to commercialise ammonia-fuelled ships by 2025, writes Sam Chambers for Splash247. The Korean yard has been working...

Seaspan Bags Long Term Charters for “Acquired Vessels”

  Seaspan Corporation announced has agreed to the purchase of two high-quality Containerships. The purchase of the Acquired Vessels is expected to be financed...

Hapag Lloyd New Feature To Tackle Cargo Missed Loading

In a major development, Hapag Lloyd has announced that they are adding a new feature called "Loaded As Booked" aiming to tackle cargo delays,...

COVID19 Here To Stay for 3 Years

A recent report done by BBC highlights the long term effect of the coronavirus and how we are here for the long haul. Not Done...

Breaking Down COVID19 Infection Disparity Reasons

It's the ACE2 receptor binding which makes the virus effect so deadly. Researchers believe we are looking in the wrong places as the...

Oil Tanker Spill 4 times More Devastating Than ‘Exxon Valdez Disaster’

According to a UN News article, time is fast running out for getting a UN team of experts aboard the Yemeni oil storage vessel...

TT Club and UK P&I Host Webinar on Containership Casualties

Industry losses amount to roughly one unit per 160,000 carried, says a press release published by TT Club and UK P&I. Loss for stakeholders Each loss...

[Watch] Wind Farm Jackets Arrive on Giant Transport Ship

 Watch a set of huge turbine jackets arrive for construction of Moray East, one of Scotland’s largest offshore windfarms. Disclaimer: This video is intended for...

Luxury Cruise Ship Builder Struggles To Stay Afloat

German shipyard Meyer Werft is struggling to stay afloat due to COVID-19. The shipyard needs to save €1.2 billion over the next five...

Shell Suspends LNG Production and Cargo Loadings

LNG giant Shell suspends cargo loadings from its Prelude FLNG in Western Australia, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media. Operations suspended The Hague-based LNG...

Expert Opinion on Soya Bean Cargoes From Brazil To China

Soya beans is one of the big markets in the world with Brazil leading the race as the biggest producer followed by the...

Wärtsilä Invests in Fuel Flexibility for Sustainable Cruises

Passengers are showing more concern about the effect of cruising on the marine environment. Rules and regulations have pushed ship owners to investigate...

Tired of Overboard Losses Authorities Start Containership Inspections

AMSA is launching an inspection effort targeting cargo securing arrangements. This security arrangement will be used on container ships visiting Australian ports. It is...

Buyers of Eastern Pacific Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19

Buyers of Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19. EPS sells one vintage tanker and two bulkers.  Buyers of several low key Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS)...