The Worst is Yet To Come as Covid Cases Shoot-Up in Britain

Britain is heading into winter with the number of Covid cases remaining at a worryingly high level, reports a Guardian news source. Present Situation  Employees are being encouraged to return to their workplaces, which will also...

Boris Johnson to Take Big Bold Decisions

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was ready to take “bold decisions” to rebuild the economy after the coronavirus pandemic as his Conservative Party met Sunday for its first annual conference, says a...

Oil Settles Near 3-year High

Oil settled above $78 a barrel on Friday, just shy of a three-year high reached earlier this week, on expectations that OPEC ministers will maintain a steady pace in raising supply, says an article...

Maritime Cluster Launched To Promote Domestic Shipping Sector

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched the UAE Maritime Cluster to bring together maritime organizations and individuals and promote the UAE's maritime sector globally, says an article published in English Mubasher. Establishing...

MRV Data Reported 20% Lower Carbon Intensity with Jotun HPS

Jotun study based on EU MRV data has revealed vessels using Jotun Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) reported a 20% lower carbon intensity in operations. Jotun’s HPS has a proven track record of long-term...

World Maritime Day 2021, Seafarers At The Core Of Shipping’s Future

The 2021 theme was chosen by the IMO as part of a year of action for seafarers, who play a vital role as key workers for global supply chains. Only 60 countries have...

A New Voyage Charter For The Gas Trade

ASBAGASVOY, the new voyage charter party for gas tankers developed jointly by BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents Inc. (ASBA) has seen a rapid uptake after its release to the...

CDB Inks Shipbuilding Contract Worth $260m

China Development Bank Financial Leasing has entered into a shipbuilding contract with New Dayang Shipbuilding for the construction of nine 60,000 dwt bulk carriers, says an article published in Offshore Energy. About the agreement As informed,...

Höegh Signs LoI With China for Aurora series

  Höegh Autoliners has entered into a Letter of Intent with China Merchants Heavy Industry  Co., Ltd. to build a series of its multi-fuel and ammonia-ready Aurora class vessels, says a press release pulished on...

DNV Awards AiP To HMD

DNV and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) have granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to South Korea's shipbuilders Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) for a...