How Texas Law Affected Shipping Industry
A Texas law that has largely pitted the energy and container trades against each other at the Port of Houston has sparked interest from the Federal Maritime Commission, reports freightwaves.
Letter Statement
In a letter sent...
More Vigorous Fuel Testing by Regulators at California Ports
Vessel owners and operators calling at California ports should prepare for more vigorous fuel testing by regulators, aimed at ensuring cargo ships remain compliant with state air pollution laws, reports freightwaves.
Routine Inspections of Oceangoing...
Old Container Ships in Demand
A variation on that 'buy-low, sell-high' strategy is exactly what some container shipowners are opting to do, capitalizing on a hot ocean freight market that shows few signs of cooling off. International Maritime Enterprises,...
Top Companies Submit Eols, Sale of Shipping Corporation
The government has received at least five expressions of interest.
It includes from the Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd and US-based Safesea Group, for the privatisation of state-run carrier Shipping Corporation of India...
Vessul Offers Solutions for Marine Crew Management Challenges
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, global lockdown restrictions have been put in place that have caused large-scale disruption within the marine industry.
Disturbance within the supply chain and a lack of shipping...
RightShip Partners with Sustainable Shipping Initiative
RightShip has announced a new partnership with the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) after a long-standing relationship.
To formalise the partnership, RightShip made a charitable donation to its ‘Delivering on Seafarers’ Rights’ project, part...
Vessels Sales is a Positive Sign for Shipping Stocks
S&P activity is now booming across multiple sectors, which should be a plus for shipping stocks.
Higher secondhand ship demand should equate to higher asset values, which should theoretically equate to higher share...
First All Women’s Crew Ship Flagged-off To Mark Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women's Day, Minister of State Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday flagged off the first “All Women Officers’ Sailing”.
The first ship that comprised of all women is...
Samsung Heavy To Demonstrate Remote Navigation For Large Vessel
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said that it will demonstrate whether its remote autonomous navigation system can autonomously steer a large ship in August, says an article published in The Korea Herald.
SAS System
A 9,200-ton ship...
Dr. Fauci’s Stunning Explanation For Differentiation Between J&J & Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines
There are now three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the US.
Pfizer's and Moderna's are mRNA-based, while Johnson & Johnson's is an adenovirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained how they differ but have the...