Cost-effective Retrofit Solution Proves Worthy in Industry

Excessive bearing and shaft wear resulting in frequent drydockings has led a Louisiana-based workboat operator to improve operational competitiveness . It also ensured greater equipment usability by converting to a Thordon RiverTough tailshaft...

COVID19 Official Indifference Keep Crews Stranded at Sea

According to an article published in the Economist, it isn't COVID-19 that has trapped merchant seamen on their ships. It is official indifference 90% Trade Flows As you read this, over 60,000 cargo ships are on...

Freight Rates and Container Lines in Asia-North Europe Route Steady

2M partners Maersk and MSC began loading their inducement Asia-North Europe loop service in China this week, as bookings and freight rates stay steady on the route. However, there is no change to...

Your Favourite Cruises Are Gone Forever As Ships Head To Scrapyards

Cruise departures around the world halted due to coronavirus concerns. Industry’s biggest players are starting to talk about permanently retiring parts of their fleets. Carnival Corporation had preliminary agreements to dispose of six...

700 Scrubber Retrofits Risk of Being Shelved Due To COVID-19 Crisis

700 remaining scrubber retrofits are vulnerable to postponement or cancellation. Scrubber retrofit activity has slumped this year due to COVID-19. The fuel price spread between high and low sulphur fuel oil has caused...

Maersk Pioneers Zero-carbon Drive Research in Shipping Sector

A.P. Moller-Maersk will team up to set up a research center in Denmark. Denmark’s Maersk aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050. Research center would combine knowledge from industry, academia, and regulators. A.P. Moller...

Expert Says COVID-19 Leads To Significant Increase in Blood Clots

Prof. Beverley Hunt explains why blood clots are dangerous for those with COVID-19. A significant number of people with severe COVID-19 develop life-threatening clotting. They are changes in the flow of the blood,...

First Cruise Ship Up for Scrapping Shows Cruise Industry Plight

The cruise industry is beginning a downsizing the likes of which have never been seen in the modern cruise business. While other segments of the shipping industry have experienced significant downturns prompting the...

US Issues Warnings As Piracy Surges

US warns of increased piracy to boats and oil installations in the southern Gulf of Mexico, says an article published in Safety4Sea. Piracy warning The US Government has warned about the risk posed by pirates to...

P&I Handbook Helps Crews Face COVID-19

P&I Club issued a new handbook to help crews face day-to-day challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic, says an article published in Safety4Sea. Handbook for seafarers The Swedish P&I Club issued its COVID-19 handbook, which provides practical...