An Eye-Opening COVID-19 Symptom You Can’t Ignore

Researchers recently discovered that about 20% of people infected by the novel coronavirus end up with dry eye disease, reports Deseret News. Why it matters The dry eye COVID-19 symptom joins a growing list of various...

ZIM Fixes A New Charter Transaction

A recent news article published in the Splash 247 states that ZIM charters six 5,500 teu newbuilds. New charter transaction Israeli carrier ZIM has fixed a new charter transaction with a group of investors initiated by...

[Watch] Insurer Lays Emphasis on Risk From Invasive Pests

TT Club puts risk from invasive pests into sharp focus. Pest contamination in supply chain  Various sources of potential pest contamination exist throughout the global freight supply chain. However, both national legislatures and multinational regulators are...

Ivermectin Doesn’t Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalisation, Study Finds

The anti-parasitic ivermectin doesn't reduce the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19, reports NPR quoting a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study serves as more evidence for what health professionals have...

ClassNK Releases ‘Certification Schemes’ To Support New Technologies

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has systematically organized certification schemes to support the development and implementation of new technologies and released them as "Guidelines for Approval in Principle and General Design Approval" and "Guidelines for...

MOL Rolls Out Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier Design

Working in partnership with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has completed a concept study on an ammonia/liquefied CO2 carrier which it hopes ‘could become the mainstream in this transport field’. Concept study on an...

NYK Bags ClassNK First Endorsement Certification

Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted the first of its highest Class S Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification for organizations to Marine Group of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), reads an official press release. Innovation Endorsement "Provider Certification" ClassNK...

Halogen’s Amperometric Total Residual Oxidants Sensor Accepted By IMO’s GESAMP

Halogen amperometric total residual oxidants sensor is accepted by IMO’s GESAMP subcommittee as equivalent to the traditional DPD test The acceptance by IMO’s Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environment...

Euronav Suspended Operations With Russian Customers

Rotterdam VLSFO up 28% since before Ukraine invasion Around 3.2 million b/d of Russian crude exported by sea Tanker company Euronav has suspended operations with Russian customers and warned of the adverse effects of...

Bunker Fuel Quality App Launched

A recent news article published in the Ship and Bunker states that Aderco Launches Bunker Fuel Quality App. Fuel treatment firm Aderco  Fuel treatment firm Aderco has launched a new app designed to help shipping crews manage bunker fuel...