Massive Water Park Party in Wuhan Shocks the Pandemic-hit World
Wuhan in China is in a celebration mood as it hosts a concert at a water park without social distancing or masks.
The videos and photos of a music festival held over the...
What Are The Benefits of Beaching Methods for Ship Recycling?
Critics argue that the beaching method of ship recycling in SA yards is dangerous.
They contain poor working conditions, no infrastructure, low wages, compromised labor rights, and environmental standards.
These attributes fetch end-of-life...
[Watch] Lloyd’s Register Rolls Out IMO Approved E-Certificates
Lloyd's Register rolls out electronic certificates (eCerts).
They will be used for new and existing vessels across the fleet on a phased basis.
Different Flag states will now start using LR eCerts.
LR...
TT Club Unveils Guidance on Operation of Tank Container
Tank containers are crucial in the international supply chain to distribute cargoes.
ITCO released its 2020 Global tank container fleet survey amid COVID-19.
The survey highlighted a slowdown in the growth of the...
Carnival Corp Hit by Ransomware, Customer Data Stolen
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have detected a ransomware attack.
The hackers have accessed and encrypted a portion of their IT systems.
Unauthorized access included the downloading of certain data files impacting one...
Ship Auction Platform Closes Chemical Tanker Deal at $20M
Recently, a chemical ship sold for a price in the region of $20m imported by ShipBid has handed over successfully and put into operation.
This chemical ship over 40,000 DWT might be the...
First Successful Mobile Degassing Installation Trial
A initial trial using a new mobile degassing installation on the public quay of the Seinehaven in Rotterdam has been successful.
On 7 August, inland tanker Visioen was degassed of petrol without any...
Hapag-Lloyd Enters Technology Coalition for Port Call Efficiency
Intelligent Cargo Systems and German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd have entered into a technology partnership.
The fleet performance platform 'CargoMate' provides carriers with real-time port call visibility and automated notifications of important port events.
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MSC Cruises Set Sail After a 5-Month Pandemic Hiatus
The first major cruise ship to resume tours of the Mediterranean since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe set sail from the Italian city of Genoa.
MSC Grandiosa became the first ship from the...
‘No Impact of COVID19’, Says Maersk CEO After Q2 Profitability in All Sectors
In a major development, the shipping giant has released their 2020 Q2 profit report today highlighting profitability in all sectors, says a press release published on their website.
Key takeaway for the maritime industry
In his...