Countries That Are Opening Up To Living With Covid- 19

A number of countries have decided it's time to open up and adopt the living with Covid model across the world. More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, several countries have determined that...

The Changing Maritime Risk

The maritime risk landscape is changing in multiple ways – much of it driven by Covid and environmental issues, and also cybersecurity.  ICS held a webinar to discuss, with speakers from IGP&I, Marsh...

Property Crunch Looms Amid Delta COVID Hit Economy

China's dramatic steps to contain the coronavirus this summer have taken a toll on consumer confidence in the country and are fueling concerns about the strength of the world's second largest economy, reports CNN. Holding...

Søren Toft Vows MSC Will Reach Net Zero Emissions By 2050

Shipping is a force for good for global trade, MSC CEO tells, reports the official website. Shipping: Backbone of global trade In his keynote speech today at the London International Shipping Week (LISW21) conference, held at...

Shell & Kongsberg Collaborate on Well Digitalization

Shell and Kongsberg Digital have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate for well delivery solutions. The solutions are to be accelerated and enhanced digitally. Oil major Shell and Kongsberg Digital have entered...

[Watch] ABB Offers ‘Plug-in’ Energy Solutions for Marine Decarbonization

The Containerized Energy Storage System (ESS) integrates sustainable battery power for existing ships in a standard 20ft container All-inclusive pre-assembled unit for easier installation and safer maintenance, enabling fuel savings and lower emissions ...

A Disquisition On Africa’s Ship Piracy Attacks & Its Factors

The Gulf of Guinea accounts for a large majority of seafarer kidnappings and ransom situations worldwide which presents many stressful, challenging situations for the maritime industry. Piracy and vessel hijacking presents a serious threat to...

MSC Consumes 850000 mt Biofuel Blend Last Year

Container line MSC consumed about 850,000 mt of biofuel blends last year as the firm made early steps towards shifting away from burning conventional bunkers, reports Ship & Bunker. Carbon pricing for maritime decarbonization MSC CEO...

Thordon Bearings Sees Growth In Water Lubricated Shafts

Thordon Bearings has registered an upswing in the number of historic passenger vessels operating on European waterways with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings. It is seen as a way of further protecting those...

Hydrochloric Acid Fumes Temporarily Halt Shipping

Hydrochloric acid fumes leaking from a rail car at a Texas chemical plant temporarily halted shipping at the Port of Freeport, Texas, on Wednesday, reports Yahoo. Hydrochloric acid fumes over port A leaking rail car containing...