Ozone 90% Effective in COVID19 Disinfection of PPE & Surfaces

In a major development, Japanese scientists have stunned the world by saying ozone can neutralize the coronavirus and it has been useful in disinfecting hospital rooms in Japan, reports Reuters. What Is It? Scientists at Fujita...

Yara’s Start-Up Competition for Greener Maritime Industry

Yara Marine Technologies announces its new corporate accelerator program, Yara Marine X. It is a start-up competition aiming to provide a home for technology and solutions that will contribute to a greener maritime...

How 13$ Oximeters Can Help Saving Millions from COVID19?

The world is facing a deadly pandemic which has affected more than 25 million and at a time like this people are finding innovative ways to test and detect the coronavirus. Take for example...

Chinese & Russian COVID19 Vaccines Might Show Only 40% Efficacy

Scientists skeptical of Russian and Chinese vaccine after speculation of potential immunity problems. Many fear the vaccine won't work in many people as it is based on a common cold virus that people...

0.10% Sulphur Emission Control Areas Enforced in South Korea

Korean classification society Korea Register releases a notice with regard to Emission Control Areas, which is in effect from September 1st, 2020. The notice is on the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’...

Cargo Ship Collides with MoD Vessel

A Cargo ship involves in a collision with another vessel at Falmouth Docks. There have been no reports of any injuries and police are currently at the scene investigating the incident. Further details...

Containership Quarantined After A COVID19 Virus Lottery Test

Positive ticket in test lottery, container ship stuck for 14 days writes Nikolay Torkin for Maritime Bulletin. What happened? One crew of container ship visitor was found positive during her stay Aug 29-30 at Vigo, Spain,...

Hong Kong Begins China Mass COVID19 Vaccine Testing Amidst Boycott Pressure

Hong Kong starts free coronavirus testing for all its residents in the Asian financial hub. The mainland Chinese-led initiative face scepticism from the city's medical community and public. The issue comes at a...

New Tax Concession Law To Boost Hong Kong’s Ship Leasing Market

Hong Kong is hopeful to see an enlargement of its global share of ship leasing activities following the recent ship leasing tax concession. The tax rate on the qualifying profits of ship lessors...

Shipbuilding Industry Exports Increase By 59.5% Despite Pandemic

The Turkish shipbuilding industry is strengthening its global market presence by increasing the number of special-purpose projects, says an article published in Daily Sabah. Presence in global markets  The Turkish shipbuilding industry is strengthening its presence...