HIV Community Calls for Inclusion in COVID19 Vaccine Trials
According to an article published in the Science Magazine, the HIV community is not pleased with how they have been kept away from the coronavirus vaccine trials and feels they should be part of...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 31, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market of the 31st week of shipping activities of this year. The report dated 31st July highlights the plight of the dry bulk...
Second Degree Burns from Unplanned Oil Tank Gauge Opening
The UK P&I CLUB published a detailed report on minimizing the risk of seafarers suffering burns at sea.
Case Study – Oil tank level gauge
This case study highlights the necessary safety precautions that need to...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Battles Giant Waves Near Bermuda
Watch a container ship facing massive waves in a storm near Bermuda.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort....
Sogemar Group Gets A New CEO To Be More Competitive
Matthieu Gasselin will be appointed as the new CEO of Sogemar Group.
He will succeed Sebastiano Grasso who has been at the helm of Sogemar Group for the last 20 years.
He has...
Slow Steaming Not A ‘Fix-all’ Magic Bullet for Curbing Emissions
Dr.Teemu Manderbacka writes on how to use operational data to validate new ship designs.
The cubic law of fuel consumption-speed dependency seems simple but is complicated.
Slow steaming might not be the ‘fix-all’...
High End Bunker Fuel Testing Laboratory To End Bunker Woes
According to a recent Manifold Times article, Brookes Bell has announced its entry into the bunker fuel testing market with a new high-end laboratory.
About the announcement
UK-based global technical and scientific consultancy Brookes Bell on...
Engine Room Fire Onboard LPG Tanker
According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, a fire erupted in the engine room of a berthed PLG tanker.
What happened?
A fire erupted in the engine room of an LPG tanker MORITZ SCHULTE, berthed...
Hong Kong Goes for Stringent COVID-19 Crew Rule
Macao government has implemented tougher measures for crew members of cargo ships.
The cargo ships plying the Hong Kong-Macao route will be brought under strict measures.
Crew members are subject to closed-loop management...
Container Ship Damages Lock Wall
A container ship contacted the wall at New North Lock in Brunsbuettel, while entering the Kiel Canal on Aug 1, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container ship BOMAR VALOUR contacted the wall at New North Lock...