Singapore Heeds Tech To Support Shipping Industry

Singapore is looking to build on its pivotal role in the world’s oceangoing trade lanes.The city-state is offering incentives to draw $15 billion in investment across all aspects of the marine freight...

Sea Trials Using Biofuels Launched To Curb Emissions

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has undertaken successful sea trials for two vessels towards use of biofuels in concurrence with the Indian flag administration, reads the website.The two vessels, namely Ambuja Mukund and...

Chinese Covid19 Vaccines Have ‘Low Efficacy’, Admits Health Officials

According to an article published in CNN, the efficacy of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines is "not high" and authorities are weighing options to bolster protection -- including mixing different shots, China's top disease control official has...

Euroseas Seals Time Charter for Feeder Boxship

Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas has sealed a new time charter contract for 1999-built 1,732 teu boxship Joanna, reads the company press release.The new contract, with an unnamed charterer, will commence between April 20...

Smart Bollard Testing Hopes For Positive Results

A new Smart Bollard is under test at Hutchison Ports ECT Delta Terminal on the Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, says an article published in PortStrategy. Innovation begins to accelerate improvements The Smart Bollard will be tested over the...

Hottest Market Expected for Freight This Summer

This could be the hottest summer ever experienced for goods transportation, says an article published in FreightWaves. Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index The IOTI measures which measures maritime bookings for twenty-foot equivalent units for U.S. imports,...

Japanese Spot LNG Prices Drops Off

Japanese spot LNG prices for delivered cargoes in March dropped substantially from the previous month and the contracted prices almost halved, as well as being well down year on year, says an article published...

Peltzman Effect Ups Covid Cases Despite Vaccination

Last week, Dr Narottam Puri, a dear friend, sent me a message about the Peltzman Effect and why many people have become infected with the coronavirus despite being vaccinated. This brought back so many...

The Journey of A Young Patient With Oral Cancer At NMCSD

A dental appointment at sea often consists of routine cleanings and cavity fillings, but for one newly-commissioned ensign, it led to a complex and life-altering diagnosis, reports dvidshub. Unusual Symptoms Ens. Ashley Watson, a Sailor assigned...

Nearly 85% Fewer J&J Vaccine Doses To States

The U.S. government will allocate nearly 85% fewer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to states next week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), due to uneven production...