Over 100 Crew Leave New COVID19 Cruise Epicentre!
A group of 100 crew left the Italian cruise ship docked in southwestern Japan for their countries on Tuesday, reports Kyodo News.
Members tested negative
A group of 130 Filipino and other crew members left a...
Three Ocean-Trade Scenarios for 2020-2050!
The leading sage of ocean shipping, Martin Stopford, appeared on a Zoom presentation on Tuesday.
Stopford - author of the industry bible, “Maritime Economics,” non-executive president of Clarksons Research Services and visiting professor...
2020 Sulphur Rules and The Underlying Concerns!
One of the biggest concerns brought about by 2020 sulphur rules is unexpected – the availability of traditional fuels at traditional prices.
There are also concerns about mixing non compatible fuels and decreased...
US Gives COVID19 Emergency Clearance for NASA Ventilator & Antibody Tests!
The FDA grants Bio-Rad Laboratories Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the company’s severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Total Ab test.
This test is the first total antibody test that has received...
[Watch] Global Pledging Conference Raises €7.4bn for Coronavirus Vaccines
World leaders, with the notable exception of Donald Trump, stumped up nearly €7.4bn (£6.5bn) to research Covid-19 vaccines and therapies at a virtual event.
The pledged money will also be used to distribute...
OPEC+ Begins Record Cuts as Oil Firms See Weekly Rise!
US oil prices were 4pc higher while the front month Brent crude futures rose above $26 per barrel.
In April, U.S. crude fell to an all-time low and traded negative for the first...
Lack of Securing Devices on Hatch Covers Results in Crew’s Death!
The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) released its report regarding the 10 September 2018 incident, when a crew member died in an occupational accident on board Rohav LLUZ in Bergsfjorden, Senja municipality.
The incident
On...
Dry Bulk Owner Enters Time Charter Contract with Pacbulk
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with Pacbulk Shipping.
The charter is for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Seattle.
This employment is anticipated to generate...
[Podcast] How To Recover and Stay Afloat Amidst COVID19 Lockdown!
With the COVID19 pandemic disrupting trade and affecting our lives, here's how we can stay afloat and rise above the tide. Hear this podcast to uplift yourself.
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Global Price War Ending Pact Forces Oil Majors To Production Cuts!
The world’s largest energy companies are negotiating production cuts with oil-rich nations ahead of Friday’s deadline for OPEC and the Group of 20 countries to sharply reduce output—reductions that will limit these firms’ options...