First Indian COVID-19 Vaccine To Enter Human Trials
India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials.
The DCGI has approved the company’s application to conduct a Phase I and II clinical trial of Covaxin, which was developed along with the...
Coronavirus Shatters China and Hong Kong Share Market
The CSI SWS securities index slumped 2.7%.
Around the region, MSCI’s Asia ex-Japan stock index fell 1.21% and Japan’s Nikkei index 1.92%.
The yuan was quoted at 7.079 per U.S. dollar, 0.02% weaker...
MOL Cuts Down Fleet by 5% Over COVID19 Low Mobility Forecasts
According to ta Wall Street Journal report, Japan's biggest ship owner expects a ‘significant decline’ in global cargo will persist over the next three years
Mitsui OSK Lines, Japan’s largest ship owner, is cutting its fleet...
Methanol Marine Fuel Research Strengthened by Funds
The consortium of Europe’s maritime research and technology leaders launch the FASTWATER project.
The project will demonstrate the feasibility of retrofit and newbuild vessels to operate on methanol as a pathway to fossil-free...
COVID19 Second Wave – How & When It Occurs?
coronavirus second wave is anticipated as the disease comes under control
virologists say that the virus can become milder like other viruses, although there isn't any signs of it
Lifting restrictions slowly and...
Oil Prices Rise Over Economic Revival Amidst COVID19 Second Wave Fear
According to a Reuters report, oil prices rose about $1 a barrel on Monday, after bullish data from Asia and Europe, but investors are wary about sharp spikes in new coronavirus infections around the...
Preparations, Flexibility, Timely Action – The Key To Smooth IMO 2020 Transition
According to Peter M. Grunwaldt, the Vice President of Hafnia Bunkers, there are three pivotal steps that could change the course of IMO 2020 regulation and make way for smooth implementation.
During late 2019,...
12 Crew Missing in Bulk Carrier Hit & Run Case
A recently published article in the Maritime Bulletin brings out the actual state of the hit and run case by vessel in Mindanao, Philippines.
What happened?
Late at night on Saturday, 27 June, our bulk carrier,...
[FAQ] Interventions That Foster Seafarers’ Well Being During COVID19
The COVID19 pandemic is making all our lives miserable, especially the seafarers who are stranded at sea, exhausted and overworked with no hope of reprieve as travel restrictions cause crew change impossible. Amidst this...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 26, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 26th week of this year. The report dated 26th June 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...