Request from Passenger On Virus Stricken Cruise

"One banana a day, washed down with neat whisky"- that's the humble request from a British passenger on the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship off Japan...

SDC 7 To Finalize Ship Stability Criteria

International Maritime Organization (IMO) 's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 7), meeting at IMO Headquarters (3-7 February), is expected to finalize a...

IMO 2020: Are the Predictions On Par With the Reality?

IMO 2020 is now in effect and is marking a massive shift in the industry. Seeking Alpha discusses as to how have the expectations fared...

Chinese Box Rate Recovery on Hold

With the coronavirus outbreak set to extend the traditional cargo lull in the post-Chinese New Year period, container spot rates will come under increasing...

NCSR Urges Members To Monitor Polar Code For Non-SOLAS Ships

NCSR vouched the group to monitor potential new SOLAS chapters being added to the Polar Code. IMO's Polar Code ensures the safety of...

Why are Cruise Ships Always Painted White?

  According to an article published in MSN Lifestyle, have you ever pondered over the thought on why cruise ships are always painted white? Cruise misconceptions...

Four Reported Dead, Two Missing After Tanker Fire

According to an article published in Lloyds List, Emirati authorities will carry out a DNA test to see if two of the dead were...

INTERCARGO Approves IMO’s Stance To Improve Reporting

INTERCARGO stressed the risk of cargo liquefaction for dry bulk shipping. It stressed the importance of investigating an incident. Also, the subsequent publication...

Adnoc Geared To Try Biofuels for Ships To Cap Sulphur Emissions

Adnoc plans to biofuel as a bunkering fuel for ships. It looks at alternative low-emission fuels to comply with global regulations to cap...

Aframax Tanker Crew Request Repatriation From Shanghai

18 crew members of an Aframax tanker have requested for replacement and repatriation from Shanghai. Sailors want to be on the safe side...