[Watch] Gantry Cranes Onboard Carrier Collides With Bridge!
Cargo carrier with container gantry cranes collides with a bridge.
The height of the crane was reported to be 2/3 of the projected height.
The bridge was temporarily closed down while cranes were...
[Watch] How A Storm Washes Ashore A Ghost Ship!
An abandoned ghost ship ran aground on Cork coast during Storm Dennis.
The 77-metre MV Alta drifted for over a year, skirting the Americas, Africa and Europe, rusting and derelict yet resolutely afloat.
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[Answer] How To Deal With Coronavirus Infected Crew?
Standard Club releases guidelines to deal with a positively-tested coronavirus patient.
The recommendations focus on preventive measures for a virus positive patient who is unable to be transported to a medical facility.
Safety4sea writes...
Seafarer Suffers Horrific Accident, Arms Literally Ripped Off!
Crew member suffers horrific accident onboard a tanker.
The crew member's hands got tangled in the ladder ropes and was torn off.
Unfortunately, the crew member passed away due to drowning.
According to an...
IOC Kick Starts IMO Compliant VLSO Production
Indian Oil has started regular production of IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO at its Haldia refinery.
The grade is produced from sweat crude oils and meets ISO 8217:2017 RMG180 standard.
The max 0.50% sulfur...
Seaspan Corporation Expand Their Fleet
Hong Kong-headquartered containership lessor Seaspan Corporation has closed its previously announced purchase of a fleet of six containerships.
A press note states that the company's global fleet now approaches one million TEU, with...
Container Shipping Has Come To a Halt!, Sailings Just 10% Full!
The coronavirus outbreak in China has caused major disruption to the supply chain.
Carrier sources say they can’t carry on much longer like this as the network has come to a halt.
A...
International Union of Marine Insurance Concerned About Coronavirus Negativity
International Union of Marine Insurance, IUMI is concerned about the impact of coronavirus on shipping.
they fear that 2020 positivity is turning into negativity with tanker rates falling
but now the forum's primary...
Coronavirus Causing Global Cruise Booking Loss, Financial Earning Will Suffer
cruise companies like the carnival corporation are hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
they are closely monitoring the situations and have cancelled voyages in Asia due to travel restrictions.
However, this has hit its...
Scrubbers More Than 90% Reliable, Says Shipowners
The quality of materials and coatings used is the important factor in optimising EGCS safety and prevent any corrosion problems.
CSA 2020 suggests using quality, high-end materials to install marine EGCS to meet...