2 Billion Doses of Oxford COVID19 Vaccine To Be Produced
According to a Reuters article, an experimental vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University against the new coronavirus produced an immune response in...
Biennial Posidonia Officially Cancelled for 2020
The organisers of the world’s biggest maritime exhibition announced the cancellation of the Posidonia 2020, says a press release published on their website.
Event cancelled
The...
COVID19 ‘Purpose Driven Digital’ Technology Services Is the New Normal
Microsoft Inspire aims to an all-digital format to maintain social distancing.
This new format requires an evolution in how we engage with our...
Metal Eating Bacteria Accidentally Discovered by Microbiologists
A new kind of bacteria that eats metal is discovered by scientists after suspecting the existence for more than a hundred years but...
Bring Home Crews Struggle Continue Despite Pledges by Countries
The struggle to bring home crews amid coronavirus chaos continues despite efforts to ease transit restrictions for seafarers, reports Reuters.
Struggle continues
Industry officials say that...
Historic First Mission To Mars Launched
United Arab Emirates' historic first mission to Mars is underway.
The Hope probe launched on an H2-A rocket from Tanegashima spaceport.
Hope's arrival...
Copenhagen Conference 2020 – Smart Maritime Network
SMN plans to announce a roadmap for the reintroduction of the 2020 conference series.
The conference will address the twin forces of digitalization...
MSC Launches New South-east Asia Loop ‘Seahorse’
MSC has become the latest shipping line to revamp its intra-Asia service offering.
MSC has updated four existing intra-Asia services.
It is launching...
Capsize Market Tumbles Following Poor Demand
Pacific Capesize rates plunge sharply in July amid excess vessel supply due to lack of demand.
Sharp fall in Capesize time charter equivalent...
Exemption To Self-Isolation for New Crew Puts Sailors’ Lives at Risk
In St.John's, sailors aboard an offshore supply vessel are panicked about their safety following the approval to four American technicians to join the...