IACS Publishes Recommendation on Cyber Resilience
IACS has published its Recommendation on Cyber Resilience (No.166).
This will assist owners as they review their Safety Management Systems for compliance with IMO Resolution.
It mandates that cyber risks are appropriately addressed...
Shipowners Pay More for Bunkers Due To Fuel Oil Tightness
The spread of Covid-19 and production cuts changed the supply of crude oil and its composition.
HSFO and VLSFO discounts to other ports seem to be narrowing.
Crude oil demand fell sharply on...
SeaSense Highlights Experts View on COVID-19 Impact on Seafarers
COVID-19 has brought the issue of seafarer welfare.
It also stressed about the minimization of crew mobility.
IMO has made several calls for seafarers to be designated, key workers.
Global experts to provide...
Poor Maintenance & Communication Causes Handrail Breakage, $54,000 Penalty
A recently published article in the Mirage News highlights about the $24,000 fine imposed by the Tauranga District Court on a Singapore-based China Navigation Company PTE Limited. The court has ordered it to pay...
[Infographic] One-Third of Coronavirus ICU Patients Do Not Recover!
According to a new NHS study, a third of coronavirus patients admitted to Scotland's intensive care units (ICU) did not recover, reports BBC.
Scottish ICU audit group
The report into 472 patients admitted up to 2...
Danelec Marine Upgrades VDRs To Support Remote Vessel Data Access
Uni-Tankers has begun an upgrade programme to install new VDRs on a selection of its vessels, to enable better remote management of the ships from its shore offices.
Uni-Tankers will work with Danelec...
Cargo Vessel Contacts Lock Sustaining Damages
A car carrier contacted North Lock constructions with significant damages, reports Maritime Bulletin.
Cargo ship contacts Lock
A Cargo ship contacted North Lock constructions while leaving Bremerhaven on the night of July 7. Both Lock and...
WHO Team in China for ‘Honest Evaluation’ of COVID19 Origin
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was setting up an independent panel to review its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response by governments.
The announcement follows strong criticism...
Bunker Industry Fortuneless With Sluggish Global Trade
Weak demand and plentiful supply are bearing down on bunker markets across the globe, market sources say.
The sense of little having shifted since the coronavirus pandemic tore a chunk out of global...
The Next Stage of COVID19 Pandemic Strategy – Health With Business
Families with less than 25000 dollars monthly income are at greater risk in the pandemic, said Ambassador Deborah Birx, in the International COVID Conference happening today.
The whole day virtual conference, organized by International AIDS...