Fighting Oil Prices Amidst Slow Economic Recovery

Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, on concerns that supply will rise if major producers are unable to...

Clash of Prices in Asia-Europe Tradelanes As Demand Rules

As lockdowns are easing, demand for container freight gradually gets back on its feet to take the first tentative steps toward recovery. However,...

Vessel Detained for Third Time in Less Than 36 Months

M/V "SKYLARK 1” (EX – SKYLARK) - IMO 7416040 vessel was detained in Port of Kastelli Kissamou Crete (Greece) on 13 May 2020. This...

Global Ship Manufacturer Delivers Energy Efficient Bulk Carrier!

  Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. delivered the bulk carrier Azul Harmony for Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd. The vessel employs various technologies to contribute to...

Trust and Cooperation: Crux of Fighting the Pandemic!

  Worldwide, COVID-19 confirmed cases have surpassed 1 million, with unconfirmed cases estimated to be far higher. When the threat of COVID-19 looms large,...

General Cargo Carrier With 21 Crew Goes Missing!

Cargo ship with 21 crew missing in Bali sea, Indonesia, writes Nikolay Torkin for Maritime Bulletin. General cargo carrier missing General cargo ship KM Odissey was...

Shipping Digitilisation Firm Sheds Light on ‘Smart Container’ Solutions

Digital Container Shipping Association establishes internet of things standards for connectivity. The DCSA IoT Standard for Gateway Connectivity Interfaces includes radio standards for...

Cyclone Cristobal Ravages Oil Platform and Floating Dock!

Cyclone Cristobal battered on Ciudad del Carmen and offshore oil fields areas damaging PEMEX oil platform. Port was damaged and the floating dock...

50 Ports Join Hands To Sign PAR COVID-19 Declaration

50 port authorities have signed to support the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) COVID-19 declaration. They have joined their forces to remain operational and...

This Woman Geologist Is the First Human To Be on Mars!

  NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is a new crop of space explorers. Watkins graduated as a member of NASA’s newest astronaut class. She is...

Weighing The Pros and Cons of Hydrogen and Ammonia As Fuel...

The power source is a trade-off between space and various factors. It depends on the weight of the fuel and power generator and...

Proposals Initiated for Joint Industry Projects Post COVID-19

  Singapore has issued a call for proposals for Joint Industry Projects. These projects will be instrumental in building a resilient and competitive maritime...

MAN Energy’s Record Engine Powers World’s Largest Containership

MAN B&W 11G95ME-C engine – MAN Energy Solutions’ most powerful ever – built on new Mk10.5 platform and set to power a series of...

Carrier Damaged After Contacting Pier!

Cargo ship damaged after contacting pier while berthing at Heraklion port, Crete, Greece, in the morning Jun 3, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Aggregates carrier MASTRONIKOS...

Key Treatment for Removing Virus and Reducing COVID-19 Progression

Nasal irrigation is the key to reducing COVID-19 progression of symptoms and infectivity. Nasal irrigation is an effective way to remove viruses or...

Crew Change, Container Rates, Piracy – COVID19 Causes Turmoil in Global...

According to a Channel New Asia article written by Sam Bateman, the COVID-19 pandemic, the slump in global trade and the current collapse in...

US-China Trade War Escalation Jitters in the Shipping Market!

The U.S.-China Phase One trade deal is not dead, but it is on life support and its likely to affect trade once again, writes...

[FAQ] COVID19 Mask Usage, Making and Disposal Guidelines for Shippers

With COVID19 gradually changing how we function publically, the importance of masks and cleanliness has come to the forefront. Like others, seafarers too need...

International Banking Community Contemplates Digital Currency

A recent survey among 66 central banks by the Bank for International Settlements shows that more than 80% are working on central bank...

Color Coded COVID19 Guidance for Cruise Ships

In a major development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has announced that they are working on a new red, yellow and green system...