Global Shipping To Benefit from COVID19 Disruptions!
In a major development, Dr Martin Stopford, eminent shipping economist and President of Clarkson Research Services, revealed that he believes, Covid-19 pandemic could prove to be the catalyst which forces shipping to undergo the...
Will Additional Output Cuts from the US Stabilize the Oil Market?
Prices to become normal if OPEC+ members announce early production cuts.
A plus is escalation of military activity in the Middle East.
The real plus would be if U.S. producers announce output cuts.
...
IMO Calls for Electronic Data Interchange at Ports To Better Maritime Trade!
According to an IMO FAL Convention report, digitalization could facilitate quicker, better and more efficient cross border trade.
What is it?
when ships enter and leave port,
detailed and specific administrative information needs to be exchanged
with the...
[FAQ] Tackling Seafarers’ Issues As COVID19 Makes Crew Changes Impossible!
A recent update by the CHIRP Maritime highlights the plight of seafarers trapped in their vessels as COVID19 disrupts the shipping industry.
Here we are h8ghlighting that report.
Trapped at Sea
The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected...
20 Nations Open Up Their Ports To Keep Shipping Afloat!
According to a Strait Times report, port authorities in 20 countries across three continents have signed an agreement to keep ports open for trade amid the coronavirus outbreak, in a move initiated by Singapore.
What...
Invested in Scrubbers? Preventative Action Necessary!
IMO's 0.5% sulphur cap regulation in full swing.
As a way to compliance, 4,000 vessels have installed scrubbers.
Stringent wash water monitoring guidelines will be ratified in the near future.
It is vital...
Understanding COVID19 Transmission & How Social Distancing Works!
According to an article written by the American Society for Microbiology's Science Communications Specialist Ashley Hagen, that social distancing is working in stemming COVID19 transmission although the growing numbers might seem otherwise.
To illustrate this...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 17, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 17th week of this year. The report dated 24th April 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
[Watch] How To Protect Healthcare Workers While Tackling COVID19
Until recently, Japan had been one of the success stories in controlling the spread of Covid-19, says a video article published in BBC.
In February and March, Japan succeeded in suppressing early cluster outbreaks, and...
ClassNK Grants World First AiP To LPG Dual Fuelled Bulk Carrier
ClassNK grants world-first AiP to Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier, says a press release published on their website.
AiP for LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier
Classification...