Fauci Underlines the Need for ‘New Variants’ Ready COVID Vaccines
The US has entered a crucial phase in the pandemic where cases are mounting despite vaccinations.Fauci has highlighted Johnson & Johnson vaccine data to stress on the adaptability of new vaccines.
Manufacturers and...
Ship Crew Needs Better Training of Lifesaving Equipment, Says Manufacturer
The number of accidents that happen onboard a ship while at sea underlines the importance of safety equipment training for the seafarers and Safety4sea understood that so they spoke to Mr Iasonas Lalizas, Marketing Communication...
CMA CGM Operates New Box Terminal
As competition for Mediterranean container traffic heats up, CMA CGM is set to operate a new container terminal at Egypt’s port of Alexandria, reports the LoadStar.The French shipping group will manage the multipurpose, 1.5m...
EU Ship Repairing Yards Approval Effects Shipowners
According to a Seatrade Maritime News report by Paul Bartlett, the EU isn't approving IMO certified ship recycling yards in the Indian subcontinent which is making life miserable for global shipowners.
What is it?
Despite the...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 4, 2021
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 4th week of this year. The report dated 29th January 2021 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
Foreign Flagged Ships Detained in the UK During December 2020
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that six foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during December 2020 after failing port state control (PSC) inspection.
Six new detentions
During December, there were four...
[Watch] Freighter Breaks Up at Anchor
The cargo vessel broke into part during navigation at Black Sea. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort....
What is Maritime Autonomy and MASS?
Automation in the maritime sector, according to business analysts, is the future of shipping, ports and the vessels themselves, otherwise known as Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). MASS has been defined as “a ship...
Skuld Guidance on Stowaways
The Immigration Authorities declare unwanted guests found on board the vessel, while the vessel is still in Port, as stowaways. Basically, it is the vessel's responsibility to ensure that nobody enters the vessel illegally.The...
Why Concept for PORTS Needed?
The concept for PORTS was born following two serious maritime accidents in Tampa Bay, Florida. In May 1980, gale-force winds blew the freighter Summit Venture out of the Port of Tampa shipping channel. The...