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...
Top Cyber Security Risks And Innovative Solutions in Maritime
Anastasios Arampatzis reports for Tripwire.com in its official website about the biggest challenges and best practices to mitigate risks in maritime cybersecurity.
Lets look at...
CMA CGM Offer Solidarity Support To Their Disaster Hit Beirut Staff
The CMA CGM Group expresses its deepest emotion and solidarity towards its on-site staff and all of the Lebanese people following the Beirut...
Progressive Web App To Help in Seamless Ship Reporting
A Progressive Web App (PWA) is launched by The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) for its Common Marine Inspection Document system.
This App...
Yet Another Country Says “No” To Open Loop Scrubbers
Oman has become the latest country to ban the use of open-loop scrubbers in its territorial waters.
Wash water from scrubbers are not...
General Cargo Carrier Runs Aground
Korean freighter runs aground at Nagoya, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Cargo vessel runs aground
General cargo ship DONG MYUNG ACE ran aground in front of Tobishima, Nagoya,...
[Watch] Massive Explosion Around Beirut Port
Watch massive blast that rocked the Port of Beirut, causing casualties and material damage.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
Cocaine Found in Hull of Product Tanker
Cocaine found in a steel tube, attached to the underwater hull of a product tanker, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Steel tube attached to hull
Police detected so-called...
