BIMCO Publishes Report on New Cargo Addition To IMSBC Code
The third BIMCO IMSBC code report highlights new cargo that is added to the code, says an article published on their website.
This is part of a series of articles that BIMCO started reporting from...
New Policies To Boost Bunkering Industry in China
The State Council Information Office of China announced the first 40 policies authorised by the Chinese government.
Three policies to boost the shipping industry of Shenzhen have been outlined below.
Enterprises legally established...
2nd Largest US Oil Company To Unveil Job Cuts
Exxon Mobil Corp is 'very close' to completing its workforce appraisals in the United States and Canada and expects to unveil job cuts.
The second-largest US oil company by market value lost nearly...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground
Cargo ship serving the line between Makassar Sulawesi, Selayar islands and East Nusa Tenggara ran aground, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship ASIA RAYA, serving the line between Makassar Sulawesi, Selayar islands and East...
Covid 19 Vaccine Distribution Depends on Supply Chain Players
As the air cargo industry gears up for Covid-19 vaccine distribution, there are concerns that the pharma sector is not fully engaging with its supply chain partners.
With pharma sector gear up airports...
Satellite Analysis Reveals Mauritius Oil Spill Ship Sinking Location
A detailed satellite analysis has revealed the sinking location to be near an European territory.
This opens up fresh political debate regarding the salvage operation.
The finding could lead to an EU sanctioned...
IMO Honours 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
The IMO joins the wider UN family in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and its founding Charter, on 24 October.
In a statement, IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim emphasised the importance of global...
CDC Says ‘No’ To Cruise Ship Travel During Covid 19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its warning last week to travelers to defer all cruise travel worldwide.
The Level 3 warning was updated on October 21st due to, widespread ongoing spread of...
(Answer) How To Use GMDSS for Emergency Distress Call?
Much of today's maritime incidents are reported by a equipment called Global Maritime Distress and Safety System or GMDSS which is used to send distress call in emergency situations.
Keeping the importance of this mind...
Maersk Partners With COVID Vaccine Developers for Effective Distribution
Maersk has announced that they have entered a partnership with manufacturer Covaxx for the distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine — which is currently in phase 1 clinical trials — once it is approved by...