Crews from Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay and Dunmore East battled big waves to save a powerless vessel, says an article published in LifeBoats. 12 hours battle The combined might of three lifeboats was required to save...

Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can’t eliminate contagion risk entirely, reports Japan Times. What does the study say? Scientists at the University of Tokyo...

NY, Philadelphia bunkers track stronger Brent, ULSD futures. Latin America bunkers on a mixed trail; Valparaiso's prices rise. USGC ports see smaller stems dominate spot landscape, pressure prices Spot bunkers pricing showed mixed movements...

A recent news article in the Indonewyork website, we could come across a nerve wrecking incident that is associated with shipping.  Yes it date backs to May 25, 1720 and it is the day...

Major forwarders may abandon Maersk over concerns that the line’s new “integrated” business and “aggressive” strategy creates conflict of interests. As a result, Maersk wants to cut forwarders from its business. DB Schenker...

I am flattered by the attention and readership for  Blog 2 on "Growing old gracefully".  There have been some interesting and insightful comments to which I will respond in this Blog 3. One important comment was...

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Kamsarmax Class Dry-bulk Japanese vessel, says a press release published on their website. Vessel acquisition Safe Bulkers, Inc., announced their agreement for the...

Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters, Sixth Edition is a book published by International Chamber of Shipping. It outlines the actions a Master should take when confronted with an emergency:...

WHO and the Wikimedia Foundation, announced a collaboration to expand the public’s access to the latest & reliable information on COVID-19. The collaboration will make trusted, public health information available under the Creative Commons...

The shipping sector is providing an outlet for surplus oil products such as diesel that have swelled due to a virus-driven demand hit. But questions about changing ship fuel quality are starting to...