Shipping Must Act Soon On The Powerful & Short-lived Climate Pollutant
Summer ice has reached its 12th lowest ever extent, and that the amount of multi-year ice
Cutting black carbon emissions will halt the warming impact virtually immediately
International shipping is not outside of the...
Japan In Green Race Against Chinese and South Korean Rivals
Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding aims to launch a cargo vessel that runs entirely on ammonia by 2026, reports NikkeiAsia.
Decarbonization efforts
With decarbonization emerging as a priority in the traditionally emissions-heavy shipping industry, Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding aims...
Bitcoin Crashes On China’s Crypto Ban
The recent volatility comes as China’s central bank announced that all cryptocurrency transactions in the country were illegal
Cryptocurrencies have the potential to be one of the most disruptive technologies
Investors are moving...
Evidence of ‘Superhuman’ Immunity To Covid-19
A series of studies has found that some people mount an extraordinarily powerful immune response against SARS-CoV-2
Antibodies in these individuals that can strongly neutralize the six variants of concern tested
A third...
Improved PSC Pocket Checklist App Launched By LR & UK P&I Club
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and UK P&I Club have released a new and improved Port State Control (PSC) checklist app.
The app helps ensure that ship personnel are trained in how to inspect, maintain...
Confidential & Professional Psychological Seafarer Support
Cases of seafarers struggling with their mental health will continue to rise.
Sobering statistics from the World Health Organization show that more than 700,000 people globally die by suicide each year.
Encouraging seafarers...
Biofouling, One Of The Greatest Threats To The Marine Ecosystem
When ships sail through the ocean, barnacles, algae, mussels, and other organisms collect along hulls and stick to them, creating major headaches for the shipping industry and the environment.
The IMO calls it...
[Watch] Bulker Blackout & Engine Failure
Bulk carrier suffered a blackout in Canale dei Petroli, Venice, Italy, while proceeding to Marghera, Venice, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier suffered a blackout in Canale dei Petroli, Venice, Italy, while proceeding to...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Capsized After Water Ingress
Ro-ro cargo ship lost stability and capsized at Algiers Port, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ro-ro cargo ship lost stability and capsized at Algiers Port, Algeria, on Sep 29 at around 0100 LT.
The ship...
Costco Does Everything To Avoid Shipping Delays
Add Costco Wholesale Corp. to the list of desperate retailers renting entire vessels to bypass clogged ocean shipping networks.
Avoid stockouts of popular items as the Christmas shopping season quickly approaches.
Chartering three small...