Shipping Companies Win Awards for Whales Protection Strategies
In a major development, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program gave awards to 15 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and...
Gene Editing Paper Test Opens Up A New Era of COVID Testing
According to a BBC report, a team of scientists in India has developed an inexpensive paper-based test for coronavirus that could give fast results similar to a pregnancy test.
The BBC's Soutik Biswas and Krutika...
Proposing Regulations for Bilge Alarms 2021
According to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Consultation on the proposed cargo ships' bilge alarm regulations 2021.
The consultation seeks views on the proposal to introduce legislation.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch to produce a...
Baltic Index Surges to 1 Year High Over Elevated Capesize Demand
The Baltic Index surges to over 1 year high on Friday.
China's businesses being reopened surges the Iron ore demand.
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk...
Biggest Singapore Marine Fuel Supplier Accused of Oil Heist
According to a Reuters report, the founder of one of Singapore’s biggest marine fuel suppliers has been charged for his involvement in a large-scale oil theft from Shell’s refinery in the city-state.
What are the...
Singapore’s EMF To Expand Its Storage and Digitalize Bunker Processes
Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services has expanded its fleet of floating storage units as limited storage capacity.
EMF accounts for around 9%-10% of Singapore's overall marine fuel sales volume and currently owns 19...
US President’s COVID Treatment Protocol Shows the ‘Effective Line of Treatment’
After a successful covid19 treatment at the hospital, the US President has now returned home but the urgency in knowing how his covid19 illness was treated is gaining momentum. So, here's a detailed insight...
CDC Officially Confirms COVID19 Airborne Spread After Website Glitches
CDC's new airborne transmission guideline highlights the extent of enclosed space danger in this pandemic
The virus is being spread by poor ventilation in enclosed spaces and hence well lit spacious rooms are...
Perfect Storm Creates Supply Chain Misery
Felixstowe’s vehicle booking system had caused chaos, led to carriers diverting ships.
Accept bookings made via a booking template on an excel spreadsheet attached to an email.
It won't take bookings to and...
VLCC the Hot Sales Candidates
Tanker prices are dropping and bargains are proving tempting for many.
Vintage VLCCs are still hot sales candidates and semi-modern ships are now changing hands for the first time since Covid-19 was declared...