High End Bunker Fuel Testing Laboratory To End Bunker Woes
According to a recent Manifold Times article, Brookes Bell has announced its entry into the bunker fuel testing market with a new high-end laboratory.
About...
Engine Room Fire Onboard LPG Tanker
According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, a fire erupted in the engine room of a berthed PLG tanker.
What happened?
A fire erupted in...
Hong Kong Goes for Stringent COVID-19 Crew Rule
Macao government has implemented tougher measures for crew members of cargo ships.
The cargo ships plying the Hong Kong-Macao route will be brought...
Container Ship Damages Lock Wall
A container ship contacted the wall at New North Lock in Brunsbuettel, while entering the Kiel Canal on Aug 1, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container...
Europe Bracing for COVID19 Second Wave, Better Testing Needed
UK may see the second big wave of coronavirus, if it reopens schools without with less number of testing, says a study.
To...
Europe To Face a “Highly Likely” Prospect of Second Wave This...
Since lifting strict lockdowns that reduced infection rates, many European countries are now watching numbers creep back up.
Germany is contending with a...
5-Month High Oil Price Over US Stimulus Package Hope
Oil slips as rise in coronavirus cases overshadows fuel demand recovery, reports Reuters.
Brent futures cascade
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, with Brent on track...
Ship Orders To Bounce Back Amid Coronavirus Hits?
Ship orders collapse owing to COVID hits and regulatory risks, writes Greg Miller for Freight Waves.
Plunging newbuild orders
Pre-COVID, the bull case for shipping rates...
[Watch] World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sail Unveiled
Norsepower Oy Ltd. and SEA-CARGO announce an agreement to install two of Norsepower’s largest Rotor Sails on board the SC Connector, a sidedoor...
Chartering & Financial Facility Lead To $20m Profit for Ardmore
According to an Independent article, Ardmore Shipping, a Cork-based shipping company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has posted net income of $20.1m...
Maersk New Mooring Rope Design More Safe, Cuts Cost
In a major development, shipping giant Maersk has announced that they will begin implementation of an innovation called Snap Back Arrestor (SBA) ropes on...
How the Seafarers’ Mission Function
Amidst the raging pandemic and the excruciating trapped feeling inside ships without crew changes, seafarers are at a dire state looking for a safe...
Tracking How COVID19 Is Fostering Long-term Chronic Illness
Scientists are gearing up to study the long term effects of COVID19 which has shown the development of severe chronic illness amongst people.
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CEO Takes Pay Cut Until Company Profits Return
CEO of CSBC Corporation has voluntarily taken a major salary cut.
He will receive a minimum salary of TWD23,800 ($810) until the company...
Improper Oil Filter Cleaning Leads To Second Degree Burns
The UK P&I CLUB published a detailed report on minimizing the risk of seafarers suffering burns at sea.
Burns - a life-changing and threatening injury
Burns...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 31, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 31st week of this year. The report dated 31st July 2020 provides a valuable...
Armed Guard Hijacks Bulk Carrier
According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, an armed guard rioted and took control of a bulk carrier.
What happened?
A rather unusual incident involving...
Cruise Study Reveals How COVID19 Aerosol Transits
A computer model of the cruise-ship outbreak found that the virus spread via microscopic droplets.
700 of the 3,711 passengers and crew members...
Chinese Bound Crude Volume Fall Hints Faltering Demand
Tankers bound for the Asian country has reduced due to buying weakness.
The Chinese bound crude volume plunged to its lowest level since...
Ocean Carriers Handling Market Volatility Better
The Hindu Business Line interviews one of the leading personalities of Indian Shipping Sector, Bharat Sheth, managing director (MD) and Deputy Chairman of 'Great...
