What the Future Holds for the Drybulk Industry Amid Global Recession?

Rates for Capsizes are at the capacity of around 180,000 deadweight tons. Prior to 2009, vast fortunes were made in dry bulk. The...

All You Need To Know About N95 Respirators! Do You Need...

N95 respirators have gained prominence amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Respirators are designed to create a seal around the face so they filter out...

[Watch] Corona Alert! High Temperature and Humidity Destroys Virus!

A number of research studies are being carried out to control the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus does not survive long in high temperatures...

ABS Pioneers 3D Models for Class Surveys

The US-based classification society, ABS informed that they have successfully completed a pilot project using 3D digital models for class surveys. Through this...

COVID-19 Onboard: Master and CO Test Positive!

Master and Chief Officer of Italian tanker test positive for Coronavirus. The rest of the crew tested negative. Tanker remains berthed at Antwerp...

Difficult To Assess IMO 2020 Impact Until COVID19 Recedes!

In an article published in Ship Insight, Malcolm Latarche writes that it will be difficult to ascertain a full picture of how well the...

COVID19 Drags US Oil Price To 18 Year Low! Markets Crash!

US oil prices crashed Monday to a record low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by...

Key Points To Avoid Cyber-security Threats During COVID19

According to a Safety4Sea report, Interpol has warned that cyberthreats are constantly evolving in order to take advantage of online behaviour and trends, and...

US Oil Price Turn Negative Signalling That ‘Big Cuts’ Aren’t Enough!

The price of US oil has turned negative for the first time in history, writes Andrew Walker, the BBC Economics Correspondent in an article...

[Answer] How To Screen Crews for COVID19 Prior Boarding A Ship?

As COVID19 wreaks havoc in the world, shippers are at increasing risk, specially when at ports during crew changes. Keeping this in mind, Martek...