Docked Cargo Ship Suffers Engine Room Fire
Fire erupted in the engine room of a cargo ship, Spain, north of Valencia, on Jun 25, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted in the engine room of the general cargo ship CORNION while berthed...
[Watch] How COVID19 Is Changing The World of Work
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School, talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work.
Leaders should take the opportunity to give their employees more control over...
Container Volume at Major Chinese Ports Increased 2.5% in Mid-June
Container volume at 8 major ports in China increased 2.5% year-on-year during the period of mid-June.
The export container volume increased 0.2%.
Export container volume increase in ports exceeded 10% and domestic container...
[Watch] 88,000 Oxygen Cylinders Needed for COVID19 Ventilator Alternative Treatment
WHO issues warning for shortage of oxygen cylinder and concentrator in the future, says an article published in Jewish Market Reports.
Pollution related ailments
Global warming is an alarming threat not only to the earth’s atmosphere...
[Watch] Can’t Sail on Cruises But Can Fly on a Plane – Why?
As the COVID19 crisis deepens, cruise traveling has been postponed while airlines have reopened for business. Several cruise liners like Carnival, Royal Carribean etc. has cancelled cruises till September. Many are wondering why you...
WHO on Transmission of Covid-19 from Mosquito To Humans
Mosquito season is upon us, and considering that these bloodsuckers are known to transmit diseases, people are concerned.
Do mosquitoes carry the coronavirus? And if so, can they transmit it to humans and...
HMM Flooded With Boxships As Carriers Crunch Capacity
According to a LoadStar article written by Gavin Van Marle, every deepsea carrier has reduced its operating capacity this year, except South Korea’s HMM, which is taking delivery of a series of the world’s...
Asia Shipowners’ Association Urge Govts To Follow Crew Change Directive
In a major development, the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) demanded seafarers relief amidst lockdown travel restrictions which has stranded several ship crews at sea making it impossible to conduct crew change., reports Safety4Sea.
ASA held...
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...