IoCurrents Joins KVH Watch Solution Partner Program

KVH Industries and ioCurrents join for real-time remote vessel analytics, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media. The partnership IoCurrents, a leader in real-time remote vessel analytics, has joined KVH Watch Solution Partner program and...

New Improved COVID Disinfection Service To Protect Ship & Crew

According to a Marine Insight article, the Rotterdam-based company DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to COVID-19 outbreaks. Vessel Disinfection Service The service includes complete disinfection of closed areas...

UK, The First Country To Roll Out Oxford COVID Vaccine

The UK rolled out the Oxford vaccine yesterday amidst new lockdown measures and the possible uncertainty of vaccine affectivity on a newly emerged South African Strain of the coronavirus.  The United Kingdom became the first...

Crude Oil Refinery Market in China & Japan at Stark Contrast

China’s crude throughput fell slightly in December due to some maintenance works toward the year-end. The average run rate of the four state-owned oil majors, Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC and Sinochem, stood at around...

South African COVID Strain Can Defeat Vaccines

In a major development Oxford's Sir John Bell who was behind the Oxford COVID vaccine development said that African strain of the coronavirus is more concerning than the UK Kent one and it  may...

Covid Hit Crude Oil Prices Less Optimistic in 2021

  The year 2020 was a roller-coaster ride for commodities and especially for crude oil. WTI crude prices fell into negative territory for the first time ever questioning the general market caveat that commodities...

Crew Change at Sea Suggested for Ships Stranded in China

As per media reports, India has proposed a solution for stranded seafarers caught in the Chinese restrictions regarding unloading Australian coal in Chinese waters by suggesting crew change at sea. What's the Proposal? Indian authorities proposed...

Master’s Incorrect Assumption In Dark Caused Collision

In darkness, a coastal service containership was leaving port under the Master’s con. There was no pilot, as the Master had a pilot exemption certificate. In addition to the Master, there was also an...

[Watch] UK Imposes the Harshest Lockdown To Tame the New COVID Strain

UK imposes fresh lockdown till where people cannot leave their homes till Feb These include essential medical needs, food shopping, exercise and work for those who cannot do so from home All schools...

[Watch] Coast Guard Rescue Adrift Containership

The Icelandic Coast Guard rescued the stranded containership Lagarfoss. The vessel experienced a malfunction in the main engine that left the ship adrift. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...