World’s Highest Number of Crew Change Facilitated
World’s highest crew change facilitated on Indian ports and through charter flights.
The crew change involves sign-on and sign-off procedures.
Indian ports were operational and were providing essential services throughout the pandemic.
Received...
First COVID19 Vaccine Evaluation Assays Launched
RetroVirox has launched a menu of cell-based antiviral services.
They will be used for experimental therapies and vaccines against coronaviruses.
The assay utilizes pseudoviruses coated with the viral spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2.
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China Increases U.S Crude Purchases To Comply With Trade Deal
China to ramp up crude oil and agricultural product purchases from the US.
These purchases are done to comply with Phase 1 of the trade deal.
LNG prices rise on uncertainties in the...
Ship Recycling Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
Recycling markets in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey could reopen for business.
Anchoring and beaching permissions are not being given for ships with foreign crews.
Bangladesh provided special permissions granted by police and...
[Watch] How To Move Towards A Zero Emissions World?
Bill Gates highlights his view points on how one can navigate towards a zero-carbon world.
COVID-19 has reminded how much innovation is needed to prevent a climate disaster.
United States transportation is the...
USCG Icebreaker Suffers Fire, Propulsion Failure
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) suffered fire in one of its propulsion electric motors, in the Gulf of Alaska, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Icebreaker USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20) suffered fire in the evening Aug...
CPCL Prepares New IMO Compliant Marine Fuel
CPCL has successfully prepared one batch of the new marine fuel as per IMO norms.
IMO enforced a new 0.5 per cent sulphur content cap on marine fuel from January 1, 2020.
CPCL...
Shipping Shaken Up As Chinese Ban on Imports Nears
CMA CGM is ending scrap shipments to China as country prepares to widen its prohibition on imports.
Insurance providers are analyzing the Chinese policy and its ramifications.
The new rules will apply to...
$1 Million Investment by Maersk in Australian Digital Road Freight
Maersk has invested A$1.4m (US$1m) in Australian trucking start-up Ofload.
The Sydney-based digital road freight platform tackles inefficient empty container moves and idle time by live-matching cargo owners with small to medium-size operators.
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Hurricane Laura Dangerous, Port Houston Closed & Bunkering Stalled
Forecasters say Laura could cause an ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge.
Houston was set at US Coast Guard Port Condition X-ray in preparation for gale force winds within 48 hours.
The West Gulf Maritime Association...