BIMCO COVID19 Weekly Report – 11 February 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 11 February covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Israel, Maldives, NAMMA and the latest from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Every week,...
Four-Story High Rogue Wave Breaks The Record!
A rogue wave measuring 58 feet (17.6 meters) tall was recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, breaking the record for proportionality at three times the size of surrounding waves, reports CNN.
The rare rogue...
Eleven New Ship Owners Candidates For GME Labeling
Green Marine Europe announced 11 new candidates for labeling.
Green Marine Europe initially counted six labeled ship owners in 2020, then 11 in 2021, representing a total of 85 vessels.
GME was launched...
E-Bikes, But More Eco-Friendly And Aesthetic
Electric bikes are typically made from aluminium or (if you’re willing to pay a premium) carbon fibre - lightweight materials that are corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and easy to work with.
TechRadar spoke to Dimitri...
Cyber Attacks & Zero Carbon Shipping
Cyber attacks continue to hit businesses.
Virgin Hyperloop hopes to accelerate the global supply chain with battery-powered pods by 2024.
Connected vehicle solution Platform Science declared that it had closed on US$115mn in...
Fatal Accidents From Falling Off Vertical Ladders On Ships
A Hong Kong registered ore carrier was en route from Cao Fei Dian, China to Port Hedland, Australia for loading cargo.
Incident
A Hong Kong registered ore carrier was en route from Cao Fei Dian, China...
Should The Restrictions Be Lifted, Amidst New Variant Threat?
A future variant of Covid-19 could be much more dangerous and cause far higher numbers of deaths and cases of serious illness than Omicron, leading UK scientists have warned, reports The Guardian.
The consequences
As a...
COVID-19 Poses A Far Greater Risk To The Heart Than Immunization
The heart has played a central role in COVID-19 since the beginning.
Perhaps the most common point of conflict concerning COVID-19 vaccines is the risk of myocarditis following immunization, particularly among young people.
...
Analysts Wonder How Long The Oil Price Will Last?
Speculation is rife about whether oil prices will reach $100 this Spring.
A significant increase in U.S. crude production could put downward pressure on crude prices.
Many analysts are wondering how long the...
Qatargas Buys 10 Steam-turbine LNG Carriers Despite This Reason
Contrary to market expectations, Qatargas recently signed a deal to acquire 10 steam turbine LNG carriers, averaging 23 years, from a group of Japanese owners (K-Line, MOL and NYK).
Qatargas has been operating...