Researchers have named a newly discovered species of hammerhead flatworm Humbertium covidum. Hammerhead flatworms are a type of predatory land worm with a distinctive hammer-shaped head.  H. covidum is small, around 3 centimetres...

the yard completed preparations to enter the LNG repair sector. it is presently the first shipyard in the region providing in-house authorized workshop services for LNG repair. The ship was bought by Karpower...

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday evening that Ukraine had requested a meeting with Russia within 48 hours. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold talks with the presidents of Ukraine and...

From bears and deer to pregnant elephants, the world is flush with animals that can treat themselves for various medical issues. While chimpanzees have long been noted to eat leaves that protect their guts...

Crude oil futures were sharply higher in mid-morning Asian trade Feb. 14 as fears of an impending Russian invasion into Ukraine carried over to the new week after US warnings sparked a $3/b jump...

Inmarsat has implemented an agreement with Geoquip Marine allowing the offshore geotechnical solutions provider to offer dedicated Fleet Xpress bandwidth. Four Geoquip integrated geotechnical survey vessels have introduced Fleet Xpress Charterer Network services. ...

Indian Register of Shipping has classed a battery-powered hybrid catamaran ferry. The 25-m long Water Metro 01 catamaran ferry, designed for shore charging and certified to carry 100 passengers. The project is a...

Transitioning global shipping from a carbon-dependent industry into one that operates without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a massive task.  Container and roro carriers are already investing in the development of zero GHG technologies and...

Bunker fuel oil volumes remain in tight supply across key North American and South American bunker locations. Buyers are aware of the tightness and have been booking with longer lead times to ensure timely...

Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi Cube box rates says an article published in Balticexchange. Ningbo Shipping Exchange Route 2022-2-11 2022-2-4 Weekly change (%) Ningbo - Europe 5624.00 5702.89 -1,38 Ningbo - West Mediterranean 5602.45 5674.53 -1.27 Ningbo - East Mediterranean 4465.37 4487.72 -0.50 Ningbo - Middle East 3436.35 3427.67 0.25   The weeklyNingbo Containerised Freight...