Older Box Ships Struggle To Meet New Emission Rules
Continued strong demand for container tonnage has resulted in many sizes now being totally ‘sold out’.
Now, according to Alphaliner, containerships aged 20 years or older account for 8.3% of global container fleet...
COVID Vaccinations And Extra Menstrual Cycle Days
According to a new study, COVID vaccinations may temporarily lengthen a woman's menstrual cycle. In comparison to uninfected women, women who received one dose of a coronavirus vaccine during their menstrual period observed their...
How 5G Services Will Pave The Way To Fatal Aviation Crisis?
Major U.S. airline CEOs warned of an impending “catastrophic” aviation crisis on Wednesday when AT&T and Verizon are set to deploy new 5G service.
The airlines said the new service could potentially make...
Reduced Isolation Period Isn’t A Smart Option
Before omicron, people in the UK with COVID symptoms or a positive test had to self-isolate for ten days.
The rules are the same regardless of vaccine status.
Many social or economic pressures...
BTA & UK Maritime Pilots Association Publish A Pocket Guide For Pilots
BTA and UK Maritime Pilots’ Association published a pocket guide for pilots.
This guide, now in its second edition, was written by members of the BTA in conjunction with the UK Maritime Pilots’...
Regulator Impose $80 mn Fine On Freight Rate Collusion
South Korea`s antitrust regulator on Tuesday announced it has decided to impose a combined fine of 96.2 billion won ($80 million) on 23 Korean.
The shippers colluded to set the cost of container...
Panama Bunker Sales Gain 5.7% After 2-month High
Bunker sales in Panama ended up 5.7% higher overall last year after reaching the highest level in two years in December, reports Ship&Bunker.
Rising bunker sales
Total sales reached 486,614 mt in December, according to preliminary...
[FAQ] Types of Inspection During Port State Control Visit
A port State control visit on board a ship will normally start with, as a minimum and to the extent applicable, examination of the documents in accordance with Annex 10 of the Paris MOU.
Inspection...
TORM Aims for 40% Cut in Carbon Emission By 2025
Tanker company TORM has brought forward its short-term carbon emissions reduction target by five years, reports Ship&Bunker.
40% cut carbon emissions by 2025
The firm will now aim for a 40% cut in its CO2 emissions...
SCA To Wrap Up Suez Canal Expansion in 2023
The Suez Canal Expansion plan is viewed to be executed by July 2023.
The chair of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) declared plans to extend the canal’s second channel and to expand an...