Insufficient Safe Maneuvering Room Leads To Collision
A recent report published by National Transportation Safety Board briefs the collision between APL Guam and Marcliff, Hansa Steinburg.
What happened?
At 2327 local time on March 21, 2019, the containership Marcliff was outbound from the
Port...
China Passes Controversial Legislation Over Security Law
China has passed a controversial security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong.
It includes any act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with foreign forces.
Critics say this new law poses...
[Watch] Stena Bulk Offers a Range of Low-carbon Shipping Options
Stena Bulk offers low-carbon shipping options for its customers, says a press release published on their website.
Low-carbon shipping options
Stena Bulk has introduced low-carbon shipping options for its customers, after its successful biofuel trial in...
Baltic Index Rises for Capesize and Supramax Demand
According to an article published in Reuters and reported by Nakul Iyer, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose on Monday, helped by higher rates for Capesize vessels and a slight uptick in...
LNG Tanker and Car Carrier Reportedly Collided
A car carrier and a brand new LNG tanker reportedly collided off Ostend, Belgium, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
As per an unconfirmed report, car carrier GRAND VENUS and brand new LNG tanker AMBERJACK LNG collided...
CDC Lists Diarrhoea and Other New COVID19 Symptoms
With the rising number of coronavirus cases, health officials say it's important to know what symptoms to look out for.
Though COVID-19 has been commonly known as a respiratory illness, many patients experience...
Switch To IMO 2020 Fuels, So Far, So Good?
The much-feared spectre of widespread problems for ships consuming new VLSFO blends since the start of IMO 2020 has, so far, failed to materialize.
The shipping industry has largely experienced a smooth sailing...
PSA Discovers Irregularities During Remote Application Audit
PSA has found irregularities during an audit regarding Maersk Drilling’s application.
It was for an acknowledgement of compliance for Maersk Inspirer.
The audit was conducted digitally through presentations, interviews, and a review of...
Oil Major Joins Other Refineries To Blend IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel
Sinopec Anqing Petrochemical has joined Sinopec refineries.
It plans to implement a ‘100-day-plan’ for producing low-sulphur heavy marine fuel oil.
It plans to execute fuel blending process but also storage and transportation.
2,700 metric...
Spot Rates Going Steady Due To Smart Capacity Management
SCFI has punched through the 1,000 marks for the second time this month.
The container spot rate index recorded more gains across the major east-west trade lanes.
The European components of the SCFI...