What Does ITOPF Data Tell About Oil Spill In 2021?
The latest data from ITOPF for 2021 shows tanker spills were within the long-term average, even if the number of overall oil spills increased slightly.
The total volume of oil lost to the...
Is Omicron “The Start of Another Wave” Or “The End of Pandemic”?
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world, reports Nexstar.
Further evolution of virus
Every infection...
Shenzhen and Beijing Face Threats From New Omicron Cases
In China, the number of Covid-19 cases across the county reached the highest since March 2020 on Monday, as the country reported a daily rise of 223 new infections.
The first local transmission...
2M Transpacific Voyages To Slide By A Week and Why?
The 2M partners, Maersk and MSC, have cut two scheduled transpacific calls, but the two lines offer different reasons.
Although the reasons for the two ‘slidings’ given by Maersk and MSC were different,...
2003-built Panamax Boxship Sold for $55m
A recent news article published in the Splash 247 by Grant Rowles states that Eastern Pacific sells 2003-built panamax boxship to Hapag-Lloyd for $55m.
Sale deal by Eastern Pacific Shipping
Idan Ofer’s Singapore-based shipowning outfit Eastern...
Covid Restrictions Hit Chinese Ports One After Another
Dalian is the latest port city in China to detect the Omicron variant, as forwarders warn of more shipping delays in the countdown to Chinese New Year.
There has been no impact on...
[FAQ] Why Seafarers Should Take Care Of Their IT Training?
There is a need to enable seafarers to understand & learn with this evolving world.
Artificial intelligence and facial recognition will enable learners to do e-learning at sea at a time.
The liberalisation...
World’s First Gaming Console With Fitness Technology
Morrama, a London-based industrial design and innovation studio, has unveiled Quell, an immersive gaming platform with wearable tech that employs real resistance, haptics, and immersive gameplay to bring gym-style training to the home as...
Ineffective Safeguard Measures Caused Grounding
The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) published its report on the grounding of cargo ship, just off the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm last year.
The incident
At noon time, the master was relieved on...
Conoship Unveil New Wind-assisted River Cargo Ship Design
Ship design and engineering firm Conoship International Projects said it has developed a new 3,600 dwt general cargo vessel suited for sea-river operations.
The design is also ready for wind-assisted propulsion, as it...