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...

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract With SwissMarine

Diana Shipping Inc. announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte Ltd., Singapore for Amphitrite, says a press release...

[Infographic] COVID19 Food Stockpiling Leads To Huge Demand

The coronavirus outbreak has caused consumers stockpiling food, writes Lora Jones, David Brown & Daniele Palumbo for an article published in BBC News. Supermarkets and...

Wharfies Refuse To Unload Boxship Over COVID-19!

Wharfies refuse to unload a container ship due to COVID-19 concerns. MUA claims that the vessel Xin Da Lian docked in breach of...

Container Ship Hits Rock-like Structure! Runs Aground!

A container ship ran aground near mile marker 81 of the Mississippi River, reports U.S.News. What happened? Watch standers at USCG Sector New Orleans received a...