8 Cabin Locations To Avoid on Cruise Ships

Cabin deck above the main entertainment deck is the worst spot to stay on a cruise ship. The area is notorious for noise...

[Register] Annual Crude Oil Summit To Discuss Export Issues

Platts is planning to host 3rd Annual North America Crude Oil Exports Summit, says a press release published on its website. Agenda of the summit Where...

Future of Shipping – A Gesture Towards Green Propulsion

In this article, the author speculates a gesture towards green propulsion. Ships need provisions to conduct surveys, repair, and generate their own port...

Rising LSFO Costs Threaten Shipping Lines

Alphaliner has reported instances of idle containerships waiting for compliant fuel. Several laden ships are at anchor waiting for LSFO bunker. Singapore-based PIL...

Satellite Images Show Huge Craters at Beirut Port

Satellite imagery and other aerial footage of the Port of Beirut are steadily emerging showing devastating damage from the explosion. Satellite imagery that...

First Dual LNG/VLSFO Bunkering Vessel Launched

Ecobunker Shipping, a Japanese operator of LNG bunker vessels, launched its first unit at the Fukuoka Shipbuilding yard, reads a press release on their...

Young People Should ‘Help Stop’ COVID Surge, Urges WHO

Young people must curb their party instincts to help prevent new outbreaks of the COVID-19 disease, officials at the WHO pleaded. Tired of...

Tick Borne “Bunyavirus” Re-emerges Killing 7 So Far

A highly pathogenic, tick-borne novel bunyavirus has reportedly re-emerged in China, hospitalizing more than 60 people and killing seven. More than 37 people...

Maersk Focuses on In-House Digitization Capacity Amidst Trade Rebound

Recently the IMD President Jean-François Manzoni had a talk with Maersk CEO, Søren Skou on the future of the shipping industry and what lies...

[FAQ] COVID19 Safety Procedures for Ship-To-Shore Interactions

Recently Vistrato and Intercargo jointly published a ship-to-shore guideline for seafarers in order to establish a proper covid19 safety protocol for them as they...