Ship Blocked From Jamaica and Cayman Islands Due To Virus Threat
Jamaican and Cayman health authorities banned passngers from embarking a cruise ship.
It was due to the fact a crew member exhibited coronavirus symptoms.
More than 4,500 passengers and 1,600 crew members banned...
Coronavirus Can Cause Diseases in Marine Animals!
Do you know the virus that infects us can infect animals as well? Well, most viruses can and the recently discovered novel coronavirus is no different. They apparently can infect whales. Marine Biologist Liz...
Seafarers Working Under Coronavirus Pressure Needs Redressal
With the coronavirus outbreak becoming a global health hazard, the lives of people working at sea have become increasingly difficult. Most ship crews especially cruises in Asia are in extreme fear and stress, reports Logistics...
MPA Issues Coronavirus Circular for Singapore Registered Ships
MPA released a non-exhaustive list of scenarios and provide instructions for SRS owners and managers.
It highlights the challenging issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
It is categorized into Singapore registered ships, service...
COVID-19 Scare: Chinese Cargo Held Off Port!
Chinese cargo ship was held off Bacolod port to prevent any possible COVID-19 infection from its crew from China.
The vessel sailed from Xiamen Port carrying 3.3 metric tons of fertilizer, consigned to...
Scrubber Delays in Chinese Yards Affecting Carrier Earnings!
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, even before the coronavirus outbreak, scrubber retrofits on container vessels at Chinese yards were subject to substantial delays.
Severe Scrubber Delays
According to Alphaliner data, pro-scrubber carrier...
Master Arrested for Cargo Ship Overloading
Greek media has reported an unfortunate incident where a master of a cargo ship has been arrested for overloading.
What happened?
Master of cargo ship MALAGA was arrested, after PSC inspector spotted loading line being under...
More Than 1.67m teu of Export Capacity Worth $1.5bn Withdrawn from China!
Carriers have pulled 1.67m teu of capacity out of China, costing $1.5bn.
Manufacturers worldwide face lengthy shutdowns due to a lack of vital components.
A near standstill production and container transport due to...
Okeanis Announces Arbitration Outcome for 4 VLCCs
In a major development, Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has announced the outcome of the arbitration proceedings related to 4 VLCCs on Long-Term Bareboat Charter, says a press release published on its website.
What is it?
On...
No New Coronavirus Outbreak Expected As Virus Follows V-shaped Recovery
Maersk expects a V-shaped trajectory for coronavirus just like SARS
it forecasts no new outbreaks will occur and no new cases outside China will happen as the markets regain status.
IMO 2020 switch...