First WB-18 Crew Transfer Vessel, Steel Cutting Ceremony
A recent news article published in the Riviera states that steel-cutting ceremony held for first WB-18 crew transfer vessel.
When did the steel cutting took place?
Steel cutting took place on 17 February 2022. The vessel...
To Achieve Net Zero In Shipping, Government Role Prominent, Says ABS Chief
A recent news article published in the Riviera states that government support for hydrogen, carbon capture critical to hitting net zero, according to ABS chief.
Talks on carbon emissions reductions
Discussing carbon emissions reductions without mentioning...
Port Of Los Angeles, The Busiest Port In January
The Port of Los Angeles processed 865,595 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in January, a 3.6% increase compared to last year.
It was the Port’s busiest January in its 115-year history and a new...
Russian Military Was Given Green Light To Invade Ukraine!
The United States has picked up intelligence revealing the Russian military was given the greenlight to invade Ukraine amid Russia's strong presence surrounding the border of the neighboring country, reports iHeart
The President’s comments
NBC News...
Non-Covid Symptoms That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, concern about possible exposure to the virus has made some patients understandably cautious about visiting the doctor or the emergency department. Some of the asymptomatic conditions should never be...
Chaos In Shipping Industry Is Expected Later This Year And Why?
A Splash 247 news article written by Sam Chambers states that empty container avalanche predicted to cause chaos later this year.
Empty containers to cause some chaos
When global supply chains snap back to some form of...
Bulk Carrier Collides With Containership in Port
A recent news article published in the Maritime Bulletin states that bulk carrier broke off moorings, collided with container ship, ran aground, Taiwan.
Storm lashes Bulk carrier
Bulk carrier XIANG FU broke off her moorings at...
AMP Conducts Maritime Inspections To Verify Working Conditions Onboard
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the Department of Maritime Labor Affairs of the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM) carried out, during 2021 at national level, 289 maritime labor inspections on board ships of...
Abandoned Burning Carrier Had $400m Cargo of Luxury Cars
Cargo onboard the burning car carrier Felicity Ace has an estimated value of $401m, reports Seatrade Maritime News quoting the risk analysts Russell Group.
Fire aboard ship
The fire onboard 2005-built car carrier Felicity Ace in...
China Sees Drop in Weekly Coastal Bulk Freight Index
China's coastal bulk freight market saw a decrease in general demand in the week ending Friday, reports Xinhuanet News quoting the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE).
Drop in general demand
The composite index for coastal bulk freight...