Demand Ahead for Vaccine Transport by Reefer Container Shipping

Buoyant reefer trades could provide an opening for niche players to challenge the major container lines. Refrigerated markets have proved more resilient to...

Ro-ro Cargo Ship Sank After a Distress Call

Passenger ro-ro cargo ship issued a distress signal after getting caught in rough weather in Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Passenger ro-ro cargo ship...

NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Distressed Sailors

NYK group dry bulk carrier rescues Sailors off the coast of Indonesia, reports Seanews. Distressed sailors rescued Six sailors in distress off the east coast of...

Studies Soil Blood Group Link With COVID Risk

According to a Science Alert report, research is coalescing around the idea that people with Type O blood may have a slight advantage during...

Green Fuels To Achieve IMO2030 Decarbonization Goals

Transition to IMO 2020 considered successful and testing of alternative fuels has started. By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by at...

Dense Fog Leads To Collision Of Vessels

DMAIB has issued a summary report on the collision between the Danish passenger ship EXPRESS 1 and the Polish tour boat BALTIC CONDOR off...

Tanker Sued for $225mil After Contacting Oil Platform

Offshore drilling company Cox Operating LLC sued Turkish manager of a Suezmax tanker ATINA for an alleged contact with COX’s oil platform. COX...

Baltic Index Upticks Despite Weekly Decline

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, rose on Friday, buoyed by an uptick in...

WHO Covid 19 Weekly Epidemiological Update

The World Health Organization (WHO) brings out the Weekly Epidemiological and Operational updates October 2020 on its website. Let us have look at it for...

Technology to Combat Container Fires in Shipping Industry

Fire safety has become a major concern in the container shipping industry, in particular, with vessels of 20,000-TEU and more entering the market. ...