WHO Approves Oxford COVID Vaccine Saying Benefits Outweighs Risks
WHO has approved AstraZeneca covid vaccines.
Studies show benefits outweigh risks.
The vaccine will be supplied through the global COVAX.
This is the 3rd vaccine to receive WHO approval
Meanwhile, Oxford researchers are...
UK Variant Mutating Again Towards South African COVID Strain
Researchers are worried about the UK Variant of covid which is mutating quickly.
The 1.1.7 variant which has mutated again has similar mutations to the South African Variant.
This variant lineage is likely...
Effect of Bunker Prices Spike on Scrubber-Fitted VLCCs
Non-scrubber fitted tankers in the red on key routes
Widening HSFO discount to LSFO may revive scrubber market
Rising LSFO prices to push up demand for HSFOThe rising discounts which high sulfur fuel...
EU Approves New Variants Modified COVID Vaccines
EU has given approval to new improving vaccines for the mutant covid strains.
This will fast track new vaccines variants from already available covid vaccines
The move comes amidst the member state's displeasure...
British PM Wants Global Disease Tracking Treaty for Pandemics
British PM seeks treaty on pandemics
Global treaty for disease tracking
Origin data needs to be public as soon as possible, says Boris Johnson In a major development, British Prime...
World’s First Decarbonisation Exploration Driller
Across the various divisions at Stena exciting transformations are underway. Witness plans to become the world’s first decarbonisation exploration driller or the Stena Elektra, a futuristic looking hybrid ferry, says an article published in...
IOSH Urges Stronger Support for Seafarers
A declaration calling for seafarers to be designated as key workers was signed by more than 300 firms and organsiations.
Further, IOSH says there needs to be a cross-industry push to protect them.
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Scrubber-Fitted VLCCs Make Good Revenue
Non-scrubber fitted tankers in the red on key routes.
Widening HSFO discount to LSFO may revive scrubber market.
Rising LSFO prices to push up demand for HSFO.A Platts news article written by Sameer...
500 Kilos Cocaine Shipped To Europe, Busted
Bulgarian authorities seized half a ton of cocaine from Colombia, hidden in two trucks carrying citrus fruits, the country’s interior ministry announced on Sunday.
The drug was hidden in 6,700 boxes of fruit,...
Surge in LNG Powered Ships, Ups LNG Bunkering Market
Key players in the North American LNG bunkering and refuelling market will be meet at Riviera’s LNG Bunkering and Refuelling, Americas conference, 18-19 February 2021.
They will discuss the technical, operational and regulatory...