Container Ship Anchor Fouled

    Maersk container ship anchor was found fouled and can not shelter from storm, reports Maritime Bulletin. All ships anchored at Cape Town anchorage were advised to shelter from oncoming storm, or to sail further off...

As Oil Prices Slips by 1.2% Will OPEC+ Evade ‘Taper Tantrum’

Oil prices dropped on Monday on a record daily rise in global coronavirus cases with big spikes in infections over the weekend in the United States. While traders await an OPEC technical meeting...

Blank Sailings Leading To Price Gouging Rumors As Freight Rates Soar

Spot rates in the trans-Pacific ocean trade continue to reach epic new heights, leading to talk of price gouging, writes Freight Waves Senior Editor, Greg Miller in an article published on their website Blank Sailing Strategy...

Realizing Nation’s Climate Goal Through Contairshipping Lens

The Danish shipping and shipping industry is ready with 21 new proposals that will help meet Denmark's ambitious climate goal. They contain ambitions that will have far-reaching consequences and mean major changes in the industry,...

Tackling Seafarers’ Health Issues Amidst COVID19 Crew Change Crisis

As the covid19 pandemic wreaks havoc in seafarers' life making them stranded at sea due to the crew change crisis, stories of hardships are emerging. Here's one such story coming from a ship captain...

A Training Course To Address Seafarers’ Mental Health & Wellness

As the crew change crisis is deepening due to the covid19 pandemic, more and more seafarers are plunging into mental health darkness. Seafarers' wellness has become a key issue for shipping companies and associations...

d’Amico Inks Sale Deal Generating Net Cash of US$ 16.3 Million

    d'AMICO International Shipping S.A. announces the sale of two of its oldest MR vessels, generating net cash of approximately US$ 16.3 Million, says a press release published on their website. What is in the Memorandum...

[Watch] Two General Cargo Ships Colliding

Watch general cargo ships collide in Welland Canal, that connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Great Lakes. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...

Five Solutions Identified To Speed Up Shipping Decarbonisation

Shell together with Deloitte released a report that reveals the need for urgent effort by industry to reduce carbon emissions, says a press release published on their website. About the report Shell together with Deloitte Netherlands...

Crew Evacuated from Grounded Cargo Ship

Cargo ship ran aground some 50 nm ENE of Zhanjiang, southern China, after being caught in stormy weather, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Cargo ship KAI SHENG 2 ran aground some 50 nm ENE of Zhanjiang,...