DNV GL Employee Arrested on Espionage Charges
An employee from DNV GL has been arrested by Norwegian authorities.
The employee has been arrested on charges of espionage.
He is accused...
Scientists Puzzled Over Lower COVID19 Spread in Africa
Africa has one confirmed case for every thousand people and just 23,000 deaths so far.
Antibody surveys suggest more Africans have been infected...
[Watch] Tanker on Fire After Collision, 14 Go Missing
An oil tanker collided with a sand barge near the estuary of Yangtze River off Shanghai on Aug 20, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Tanker LONG...
EU Ship Recycling Regulations To Impact Residual Values
According to a Seatrade Maritime News report, Dr Anil Sharma, founder, and CEO of GMS, the world’s largest cash buyer of end-of-life ships, warned...
[FAQ] How & Why Is HFO Disastrous?
Heavy Fuel Oil has been in the news again over the past 8 days since a Japanese bulk freight carrier on the coral reefs...
Unified Public Health Action the Key To Reopen Safely, Says Dr....
Dr. Fauci underlined the basics to stopping pandemics.
The immunologist says nobody should be exempted from the basic rules not even youngsters who...
Shipping Industry To Demonstrate Green Credentials With Evidence
At present it is essential that most companies need to evidence their care for the environment.
Anyone in the supply chain need to...
How The World Is Preparing To Roll-out the COVID19 Vaccine?
The world is facing a huge logistical challenge as countries prepare to roll out vaccines.
To be immune from the pandemic we need...
Mauritius Plans To Scuttle Wrecked Giant Bulker Amidst Warnings
Mauritius to scuttle the oil-spill tanker that ran aground off its shores.
Nagashiki Shipping, apologised for the incident and will support the crew...
Panama Canal Shipping Out From Pandemic Lows
Panama Canal Shipping rebounds in hopeful sign for global trade.
Total transits through the waterway was 845 in June and rose to 933...
[Watch] Benefits of Digital Classification & Statutory Certificates
Lloyd's Register published a video that explains the benefits of digital classification and statutory certificates. It also explains how they can be viewed and...
FOBAS Warns of Excess Water Content in Fuel Oil
FOBAS reports excess water content in Zona Comun bunkers.
RMG 380 samples had water content of 0.85-2.00% vlv, compared with the 0.50% vlv...
Panamax Bulk Carrier Onboard Fire
Panamax bulk carrier issued a distress signal in the morning Aug 19 in Arabian sea E of Socotra, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier FANEROMENI...
Oil Prices Bounces Back As China Hints At Buying US Crude
Oil prices are on a rise after China hints to ship in large volumes of US crude in next two months.
This seems...
Study Reveals How COVID-19 Is Changing LNG Buyers’ Attitude
Survey on LNG demand and how buyer procurement priorities are evolving and offers guidance on how companies can prioritize business-development efforts.
Despite current...
Massive Water Park Party in Wuhan Shocks the Pandemic-hit World
Wuhan in China is in a celebration mood as it hosts a concert at a water park without social distancing or masks.
The...
What Are The Benefits of Beaching Methods for Ship Recycling?
Critics argue that the beaching method of ship recycling in SA yards is dangerous.
They contain poor working conditions, no infrastructure, low wages,...
[Watch] Lloyd’s Register Rolls Out IMO Approved E-Certificates
Lloyd's Register rolls out electronic certificates (eCerts).
They will be used for new and existing vessels across the fleet on a phased basis.
...
TT Club Unveils Guidance on Operation of Tank Container
Tank containers are crucial in the international supply chain to distribute cargoes.
ITCO released its 2020 Global tank container fleet survey amid COVID-19.
...
Carnival Corp Hit by Ransomware, Customer Data Stolen
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have detected a ransomware attack.
The hackers have accessed and encrypted a portion of their IT systems.
Unauthorized...
