DNVGL Sponsors Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign
In recognition of the ongoing crisis affecting seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic, DNV GL has joined the Mission to Seafarers Flying Angel Campaign as a Gold sponsor.
The sponsorship will be used to...
Shipping Industry Unveils ‘Fuel Cell Project’ To Reduce Emissions
New and flexible fuel cell technology can reduce emissions from shipping by 40 to 100%.
Partners from shipping, R&D and oil and gas are now constructing a pilot system that can use different...
SunStone Cuts Steel for Their Infinity-Class Cruise Ship
The US-based company SunStone Ships recently celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for Ocean Odyssey, the fifth Infinity-class next-generation expedition cruise vessel.
Slated for delivery in 2022, the newbuilding will offer year-round expedition cruises for...
HMM Reveals Success With Its ‘Fully Laden’ 24,000TEU Newbuildings
HMM announced that all of its twelve 24,000 TEU containerships have been entirely filled with cargoes on their first voyage.
HMM St. Petersburg, the last of the 24K-class series, departed for Europe from...
Container Shortage Fiasco To Extend Further By 3 Months
A container shortage in India is causing long delays for exporters.
The market sentiment in India is very negative, with many businesses afraid the COVID19 situation will continue for another year.
Owing to...
VOS Champagne Certified As A ‘Biosafe Ship’
VOS Champagne, a 2015-built DP2 anchor-handling tug supply vessel managed by Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Genoa, has been classified with the new RINA Class-notation Biosafe Ship’ says an article published by Sea Wanderer.
Global Based...
Maritime Training for Seafarers ‘Turns Virtual’ Amid COVID Pandemic
Policies and Procedures being used nationwide to address the challenges of managing a public safety academy during the COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 academy provides a platform for learning, exchange of knowledge and ideas amongst...
Shipping Companies Win Awards for Whales Protection Strategies
In a major development, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program gave awards to 15 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and...
Gene Editing Paper Test Opens Up A New Era of COVID Testing
According to a BBC report, a team of scientists in India has developed an inexpensive paper-based test for coronavirus that could give fast results similar to a pregnancy test.
The BBC's Soutik Biswas and Krutika...
Proposing Regulations for Bilge Alarms 2021
According to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Consultation on the proposed cargo ships' bilge alarm regulations 2021.
The consultation seeks views on the proposal to introduce legislation.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch to produce a...