[Infographic]Coronavirus Reduce Smartphones in the Market

Sales of new phones have collapsed in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone., reports BBC What's the Scenario? Research firm Strategy Analytics...

Rise in Bunker Quality Issues Due To Contaminated Fuel

UK Club reported several bunker quality issues from the delivery of contaminated bunkers. Fuel sampling procedures at the time of delivery were found...

[FAQ] How To Clean & Disinfect A COVID19 Infected Ship!

  As the COVID19 pandemic wreaks havoc around the world shutting down ciities and halting trade, shipping is experiencing major disruptions. To safegurad the health...

Weekly Tanker Report – Week 13, 2020

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 13th week of this year. The report dated 27th March 2020 provides a valuable...

Mandatory Maritime Health Declaration & Crew Temperature Check on Ships!

In a major development, Singapore has issued a maritime health advisory in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, says a press release published by...

[Watch] Baby Tiger COVID Brings Hope

The surprise birth of baby tiger 'Covid', a Bengal tiger, at a private zoo in Eastern Mexican brings hope and joy. Disclaimer: This video is...

Titan LNG Completes 3,300mt LNG Bunkering Operation

LNG bunkering operation completed with the most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel at a Dutch Port. Heerema’s Sleipnir received 3,300 metric tonnes of LNG...

China Bans Wildlife Consumption – Will It Prevent Disease Outbreaks...

A strict ban on the consumption and farming of wild animals is being rolled out across China in the wake of the deadly coronavirus epidemic,...

First Royal Victim of Coronavirus!

According to an article published in Express.co.UK, a french-born princess has become the first royal victim of the coronavirus pandemic, her grieving Royal Family...

[Watch] Cutting Edge Innovation – the Real Cure for Coronavirus?

Pressure is mounting  on government and drug regulatory agencies to fast track Coronavirus cure. Private innovation in delivering cutting edge diagnostic kits is...

Singapore Releases Additional Measures Against Imported COVID-19 Risks

Singapore announces additional measures against COVID-19. All short-term visitors, from anywhere in the world, will not be allowed to enter or transit through...

Singapore Announces Economic Relief for Maritime

Singapore adopts economic relief measures for maritime. MPA will extend 50% port dues concession to passenger vessels for another 4 months. MPA’s 35%...

Bunker Only Port Calls As COVID19 Deepens

Cruise ships make bunker only calls at Honolulu. The passengerless cruise ship Regatta is anchored offshore to enter the port for bunkering. Honolulu...

Jet fuel Demand Expected To Tumble as COVID-19 Restricts Travel

Demand for Middle East jet fuel is forecast to tumble by a record amount this year as COVID-19 restricts travel. Regional demand to...

Maersk Makes Service Cuts Owing To Plummeting Demand

Maersk to cut services as demand falls, writes James Baker for Llyod's List. Box volumes are expected to shrink this year. After blanking sailings already,...

Singapore Eases Up on Crew Change Restrictions for Cargo Ships

MPA Singapore has launched a circular providing circumstances where crew will need to disembark or embark the ship. Singapore has adopted many precautionary...

COVID19 Impact on Global Energy Markets Are Here To Stay!

In a recently published report, Rystad Energy notes that the coronavirus pandemic should be expected to last for the entirety of 2020 and provides...

Shippers Keep It Going With COVID19 Restrictions Mapping Tool!

During the pandemic, it is vital to know which ports are allowing crew changes, while regulators need to assess the pandemic risk of vessels...

Bunker Credit Problems Escalate Due To COVID19 Pandemic!

Bunker suppliers likely to favor cash in advance Shipowners in Singapore considering longer term bunker contracts COVID-19 prompts some Singapore bunker players to...

Can a COVID19 Trial of Tuberculosis Vaccine Save Us?

Researchers in four countries will soon start a clinical trial of an unorthodox approach to the new coronavirus, writes Jop de Vrieze in an article...