Weekly Tanker Report – Week 38, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 38th week of this year. The report dated 18th September 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
World’s First Zero Emission Commercial Flights
In a major development. Aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled plans for what is hailed as the first commercial zero-emission aircraft, reports BBC
It said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.
Historic Moment...
CDC Backtracks on COVID19 Aerosol Transmission Guidelines
The CDC has made a somersault again in its pandemic guidelines and this time they have taken the airborne transmission guideline within 2 days of silently making it public, shows a Reuters report.
THE U.S. CENTERS...
Klaus Schwab Envisions A Post COVID World In His Latest Book ‘The Great Reset’
An article published by The World Economic Forum talks about the subject of a new book by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and Thierry Malleret, Co-Founder of Monthly...
Mayflower Autonomous Ship To Change Ocean Data Collection
Ocean research non-profit ProMare and IBM (NYSE:IBM) have announced the completion and launch of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) – an AI and solar powered marine research vessel which will traverse oceans gathering vital...
Negative Test Results Fuel ‘False Security’ Seafarers COVID Cases
While access to coronavirus testing for seafarers is now becoming more widely available, ship operators should bear in mind that no test is 100% accurate. As explained by Dr. Ingrid H. Johansen, a two-week...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Rescues Stranded People
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This footage shows the moments a cargo ship approaches the group of eight awaiting their rescue in Central Queensland waters.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purposes only. This may not...
Retailers Importers Scramble for Space As Trans-Pacific Rates Soar
Trans-Pacific container freight rates scaled new heights over the past month, with multiple general rate increases (GRIs) taking spot rates to week after week of record highs, reports Platts.
However, some key moves by authorities...
World’s First Approved Gargle Test for COVID19 Screening
Most children in British Columbia can say goodbye to those icky swabs and uncomfortable Covid-19 tests as the Canadian province launches a new gargle method for students ages 4 to 19, reports CNN.
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IMO To Cut 50% Carbon Emissions by 2050
The last few years saw the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set goals and regulations to reduce emissions.
In January of this year, the IMO’s cap on sulfur used for marine fuels came into...