Freighter Drifted After Engine Failure
A general cargo ship suffered engine or mechanical failure and started to drift in the southern direction in the Crete sea, Greece, reports Maritime...
[Watch] Lifeboats Battle 20ft Waves To Save Powerless Cargo Ship
Crews from Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay and Dunmore East battled big waves to save a powerless vessel, says an article published in LifeBoats.
12 hours...
[Watch] Masks Can’t Eliminate Contagion Risk Entirely, Says Researchers
Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can’t eliminate contagion risk entirely, reports Japan...
Americas Bunkers this Week’s Key Market Indicators
NY, Philadelphia bunkers track stronger Brent, ULSD futures.
Latin America bunkers on a mixed trail; Valparaiso's prices rise.
USGC ports see smaller stems...
How a Merchant Ship Brings Plague To Marseille?
A recent news article in the Indonewyork website, we could come across a nerve wrecking incident that is associated with shipping. Yes it date...
Forwarders Remove 90% of the Freight Volume from Maersk
Major forwarders may abandon Maersk over concerns that the line’s new “integrated” business and “aggressive” strategy creates conflict of interests.
As a result,...
Dr. Vis Blog 3 – Other Aspects of Growing Old Gracefully
I am flattered by the attention and readership for Blog 2 on "Growing old gracefully".
There have been some interesting and insightful comments to which...
Safe Bulkers Acquires Kamsarmax Class Japanese Vessel
Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Kamsarmax Class Dry-bulk Japanese vessel, says a press release published on...
Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, 6th Edition...
Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, Sixth Edition is a book published by International Chamber of Shipping.
It outlines the...
WHO & Wikimedia Foundation Vouch for Acess To Trusted Covid 19...
WHO and the Wikimedia Foundation, announced a collaboration to expand the public’s access to the latest & reliable information on COVID-19.
The collaboration...