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...

COVID19 To Alter the Paradigm of Economic Value!

The covid-19 crisis is going to upend every economic assumption that seemed valid a few months ago, writes Kiran Majumdar Shaw, the CEO of...

Is Fatigue The Main Obstacle To Social Life on Board?

The issue of recreation onboard was, along with connectivity, at the center of concerns for seafarers during the latest SAFETY4SEA Crew Wellness Survey. Across...

A Vital Inland LNG Deal Sealed by The Guangdong Government

China’s Guangdong province is boosting the use of LNG as fuel and plans to convert a large number of inland vessels to run...

Carriers Summer Sales Up for a Toss As Asia-Europe Battle for...

  Headhaul cargo visibility for Asia-North Europe carriers is still unclear for July and August. With much depending on the speed of the economic...

A $20B Vessel Contract To Cement LNG Leadership Role!

Qatar has signed a deal worth around $20 billion with South Korean shipbuilders to help cement its position in LNG industry. Korean firms...

Loaded Bulk Carrier Goes Down!

Bulk carrier sinks in Bay of Bengal, writes Mikhail Voytenko for Maritime Bulletin. A 45,000-ton bulk carrier in load reportedly sank in port, Bay of...

Ultraviolet Lamps Could Help Kill COVID-19 Virus!

UV radiation can destroy genetic material inside viruses so it can't survive. UV light is being used to disinfect public transport, hospitals and...

CMP Plans To Construct ‘Intelligent Ports’ Using 5G Technology

China is developing so-called intelligent ports utilizing 5G technology. CMP is promoting intelligent port construction and development in three Chinese cities. Chiwan Container...

World Oil and Bunker Market Witnesses An Upward Trend

OPEC and key ally Russia moved a conference call to discuss future output cuts. Brent for August settlement increased by $1.25 to $39.57...

0.5% Marine Fuel Witnesses a Mixed Market Trend

Marine Fuel 0.5% market witnessed mixed sentiment on the first trading day. Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% swaps curve has progressively slipped deeper into...

MPA and Team Unveil COVID-19 Crew Change Guidebook

MPA, SSA, SMOU, IMEC, and WSC have formed the Singapore Crew Change Working Group. Singapore recently announced the ease of the restrictions under...

10 Vital Steps To Enhance Seafarer’s Mental Health

A recent study by Cardiff University identifies isolation and fear of job loss as main factors pre-disposing seafarers at mental illness, says an article...

World’s Largest Refuelling Port To Get Its First LNG Bunkering Tanker

China’s Keppel Nantong Shipyard launched Singapore’s first LNG bunkering tanker, reports Seatrade Maritime News. First LNG bunkering tanker The ship claimed to be Singapore’s first LNG...

Low Bunker Price the Only Advantage for Carriers!

The Covid-19 crisis has – and will continue to – hit the container shipping market hard, and the current economic situation provides no hope...