[Answer] How To Maintain COVID Safe Operations Between Ships?
The pandemic has made everyone's life miserable, especially of those working at sea. yet they seafarers are continuously risking their lives and working in dire conditions to keep the trade flowing. Amidst such a...
What Does COVID19 Mean for Pets?
COVID19 is scaring pet owners as more and more pet cases emerge.
Although the number is still very few and the disease isn't that deadly yet people are worried.
Most concerns come from...
World Container Index 43.5% Up, Says Drewry
World Container Index Up 43.5% Versus Same Week of 2019.
WCI increased by 1.5% to $2,089.41 per 40ft container.
The average composite index of the WCI assessed by Drewry for year-to-date is $302...
Reality of Frozen & Packaged Food Spreading COVID19
There are increasing reports of covid19 cases linked to frozen and packaged foods.
10 in 100s of packaged food tests positive for the virus highlighting the food safety.
Indeed there's no concrete evidence...
Bunker Disputes Can Cost Upto $100,000/Year Per Ship
Veritas Petroleum Services produces white paper on quantity shortage prevention for bunker fuels.
Indicates an average financial loss relating to fuel delivery can be almost US $100,000 per vessel per year.
The cost...
BIMCO & ICS Launching ‘Fit for the Future’ Workforce Report
BIMCO and ICS Prepare for New Seafarer Report for ship operators, agencies and governments for crewing and training.
An industry standard resource to develop crewing and training strategies fit for the future.
The...
Out of Control Bulk Carrier Rams Pier
A bulk carrier contacted the pier during berthing maneuvering at Puerto Cortes, Honduras, on Aug 17, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier FEDERAL CARIBOU contacted pier after she went out of control during berthing maneuvering...
Tanker Carrying 1,300 mt Raw Gasoline Collide With Cargo Ship
A tanker carrying 1,300 metric tons of raw gasoline, drifted off course due to steering gear failure and collided with a cargo ship, reports DW.com.
What happened?
Two ships collided on the Rhine river in Germany....
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 33, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 33rd week of this year. The report dated 14th August 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
2020 Fuel Sulphur Change Poses Challenges To Shipping Industry
As shipping moves toward a future powered by cleaner fuels, IMO’s global sulphur cap offers some valuable lessons to ensure the safe and reliable operation of main engines.
Prior to the fuel change,...