ClassNK Grant AiP For Fully Autonomous Ship
ClassNK granted the Approval in Principle (AiP) for a fully autonomous ship framework (development code “APExS-auto”*1).
In 2020, ClassNK issued the AiP for a crewed autonomous ship framework (development code “APExS”) developed by...
[FAQ] What Are The Most Common Dangers Of Working In Cargo Hold?
Steamship Mutual published a Risk Alert to highlight some of the dangers of working in and around the cargo holds during “routine” maintenance and cleaning operations.
Most common causes
As Taslim Imad, Loss Prevention, Steamship Mutual,...
RCL Orders 7,000 teu Boxship Pair
A recent news article published in the Sea Trade Maritime News states that RCL orders 7,000 teu boxship pair from Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.
Vessels are designed by SDARI
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding and Regional Container Lines (RCL) have...
Chinese City Starts A 7 Day Lockdown, Ports Operational, Warehouses Closed
A recent news article published in the Seatrade Maritime News states that Shenzhen lockdown - ports operational, warehouses closed.
City transportation suspended
Under the lockdown that started on 14 March public services and daily supplies are...
New Covid Lockdowns In China, Supply Chain Hit
It appeared that much of the world was seeing declining numbers of COVID-19 cases and the Omicron wave might be subsiding.
China announced sweeping new lockdowns in the face of rapid increases in...
China’s Plan To Take Over the Global Economy
China has a plan to assimilate most of the world’s population into a virtual empire dominated by its telecommunications, computation, manufacturing, and logistics. China is proud of what it has accomplished at home and...
Zoom Fatigue Worse Than Ever!
Two years into the pandemic, nearly a quarter of American remote workers (23%) say their Zoom fatigue is higher than it’s ever been, reports HR Reporter.
What are the statistics?
More than half (55 per cent)...
Container Fire Exposes Cargo Mislabelling, US Coast Guard In Action
A container fire at the Port of Los Angeles on March 4 has exposed cargo mislabelling that saw lithium-ion batteries declared on the bill of lading as synthetic resins, say US Coast Guard...
No Plan Beyond Vaccines Amidst Rising Rates Of Covid
Last month, Boris Johnson argued that the downward trends in Covid cases and hospitalisations meant that it was time to scrap restrictions. But the government is ending testing and most surveillance studies. Sajid Javid,...
Cruise Ship With 11,700 Cruise Passengers Aground
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 165,000 gross ton cruise ship the Norwegian Escapewent aground this afternoon as it was departing the Dominican Republic.
Officials are reporting that the ship is safe and that tugboats have been...