Chemical Tanker Gets Detained at Singapore

According to the Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), a chemical tanker has been arrested. The reasons behind the arrests remain unclear, but...

How Shipping Can Save the COVID19 Lockdown Countries – A Trade...

An article written by the Secretary-General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, highlights the effect of the coronavirus...

Scrubber Retrofit Cancellations Pile Up As Fuel Price Differential Strike Amid...

According to a Lloyd's List article written by Michelle Wiese Bockmann, the cost-cutting and the erosion of marine fuel oil premiums are rendering sulphur...

[FAQ] Lasting Economic Consequence of Coronavirus Outbreak

As the COVID19 Pandemic shuts down businesses driving countries into recession, the Harvard Business Review takes a look at the lasting economic impact of...

Emergency Fund for Seafarers’ Welfare in the COVID19 Pandemic!

In a  major development, The ITF Seafarers’ Trust announced the launch of an emergency fund to address the impact of the COVID19 global pandemic...

Excessive Liner Wear While Using the New VLSFO Fuels

In an earlier technical update, Viswa Lab has highlighted the issue of liner wear that occurs while using the new blends of VLSFO fuels....

Tufton Oceanic Assets Acquires Handysize Bulk Carrier

  According to an article published in Quote Data, Tufton Oceanic Assets Limited (SHIP) has announced that it has acquired a Handysize Bulk Carrier for...

CSA: Scrubbers Efficient in Removing Sulphur Emissions Despite Ban Claims

Scrubbers are efficient in removing more sulphur from exhaust gas emissions. The statistics are actually more than required by the IMO 2020 sulphur...

Collective Action Required To Alleviate Stress of Seafarers Amid COVID-19

Shipping crews express frustration after being unable to disembark from vessels. Despite their service agreements or contracts have expired. Decision-makers urged to start...

IMO Urges Governments To Keep Shipping and Supply Chains Open!

IMO urged governments to keep shipping and supply chains open. Urged to grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19...