Covid Updates: The Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet
Concerns about vaccinating teenagers are on the rise.
The mRNA vaccines are not suitable for usage in developing countries due to storage temperature restrictions.
Covid-19 pandemic is far from over.
During the pandemic, scientific...
Delta Surge Means This Is As Good As World Progress Will Get
The pandemic’s summer resurgence is slowing the global economic recovery as the delta variant dogs efforts to rev up factories, offices and schools.
Data over the past week captured a worldwide weakening as...
Underwater Thrust Repairs Keep Ship Out of Drydock
Hydrex can perform a wide range of thruster repairs on all types of units. An entire unit can be overhauled, propeller blades or seals can be replaced or repair work on a specific part...
Container Ship Operators Reap Record Breaking Financial Rewards
After another month of high demand, over-stretched infrastructure and difficult negotiations for shippers, long-term contracted ocean freight rates now stand 85.5% higher than at this point last year, says an article published on xeneta...
ECDIS Systems Are Often Not Intuitive to Use
British and Danish accident investigators have highlighted problematic challenges in and around the application and usability of ECDIS, says an article published on sea trade website.
ECDIS still in implementation phase
In a report titled Application...
New EMSA Report Acknowledges Good Progress Towards Sustainability
The European Maritime Transport Environmental Report, launched by the European Environment Agency and the European Maritime Safety Agency, marks the first comprehensive health-check of the sector, says an article published on their website.
Shipping's pollution...
Insufficient Communication Led to Deadly Barge Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final report into the fatal collision between the two towboats last year. The board concluded that inadequate passing arrangements and inaccurate AIS presets were the...
LNG Carriers Burn More Oil, Gas Prices Skyrocket
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are burning more dirty fuel oil than normal after the price of their super-chilled cargo soared above that of oil.
LNG tankers often use some of their cargo,...
Saudi Arabia Could Reduce Oil Prices for Asia
Refiners seek price cuts to reflect weak spot market.
Views mixed on price outlook for heavier grades.
Stronger fuel oil margins could support prices.
A recent news article published in the Reuters by Florence...
Mayflower Replica Ship is At Last On Fire
A life-size replica of the Mayflower was burned to the ground in a huge dramatic bonfire to the amazement of revellers.
The ship has been a feature in Torrington for the last four...