China Aims LSFO Self-Sustainability With A New Bunker Fuel Contract Tract
China could become self-sustainable in the LSFO market during 2020, producing 18.1 million metric tonnes (mt) of low sulphur bunker fuel this year.
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Singapore Calls for A Standardized Remote Marine Survey Approach
Singapore is looking to address the lack of industry standardisation and awareness linked with remote maritime surveys by launching a Joint Industry Project (JIP),...
Tanker Disabled Due To Mechanical Failure
A tanker got disabled in Dardanelles late Jun 25, due to mechanical failure, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Tanker KOLIN 2 got disabled in Dardanelles late...
Shipowners Urge for A Well To Wake Basis Bunker Fuel Choice
Sourcing bunker fuel from a greenhouse gas emissions perspective should be holistic, a shipowner has said.
Currently, bunker fuel use is framed as...
Tanker Rates Go Low and Increases The Competition
Rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs; tankers that carry 2 million barrels of crude) from the Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Asia...
Suspended Load Falls on Deck Injuring Crewmen
A recently published report in the Marine Accident Investigation Branch reveals an unexpected accident, its outcomes and precautions that should be followed in a...
LNG Leads the Way To Low Carbon Shipping
Role of alternative marine fuels will be crucial for shipping to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) targets in 2030.
LNG leads field on...
First Approved COVID-19 Therapy in EU
EU drug regulator endorses Gilead's remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment.
US research group suggests Remdesivir can be priced at up to $5,080 per course,...
Maersk Hires New Asia Pacific Head from DB Schenker
Maersk is strengthening its forwarding credentials with a top 3PL hire.
This time it’s DB Schenker losing Ditlev Blicher, who joins the shipping...
Seafarer Killed by Snapped Cable from Overload
According to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), a 50-year-old crew member of a log ship was killed when a steel cable snapped under...
Crew Test Positive for COVID-19 Onboard Cargo Vessel
The 958-foot long, US flag container ship, Maersk Idaho is anchored off the coast of Virginia after several crew members tested positive for...
Containers Lost in Rough Sea!
A container ship in an unexpected turn of events reportedly lost 3 containers due to rough sea conditions, reports a recently published article in...
Docked Cargo Ship Suffers Engine Room Fire
Fire erupted in the engine room of a cargo ship, Spain, north of Valencia, on Jun 25, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted in the...
[Watch] How COVID19 Is Changing The World of Work
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School, talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work.
Leaders should...
Container Volume at Major Chinese Ports Increased 2.5% in Mid-June
Container volume at 8 major ports in China increased 2.5% year-on-year during the period of mid-June.
The export container volume increased 0.2%.
Export...
[Watch] 88,000 Oxygen Cylinders Needed for COVID19 Ventilator Alternative Treatment
WHO issues warning for shortage of oxygen cylinder and concentrator in the future, says an article published in Jewish Market Reports.
Pollution related ailments
Global warming...
[Watch] Can’t Sail on Cruises But Can Fly on a Plane...
As the COVID19 crisis deepens, cruise traveling has been postponed while airlines have reopened for business. Several cruise liners like Carnival, Royal Carribean etc....
WHO on Transmission of Covid-19 from Mosquito To Humans
Mosquito season is upon us, and considering that these bloodsuckers are known to transmit diseases, people are concerned.
Do mosquitoes carry the coronavirus?...
HMM Flooded With Boxships As Carriers Crunch Capacity
According to a LoadStar article written by Gavin Van Marle, every deepsea carrier has reduced its operating capacity this year, except South Korea’s HMM,...
Asia Shipowners’ Association Urge Govts To Follow Crew Change Directive
In a major development, the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) demanded seafarers relief amidst lockdown travel restrictions which has stranded several ship crews at sea...
