Vaccination for Seafarers On Priority, Urges Ship Agents Body
Ship agents body MANSA seeks priority in COVID-19 vaccination to seafarers and waterfront workers, says a press release published on their website.
COVID-19 vaccination drive
Maritime Association of Nationwide Shipping Agencies (MANSA) has drawn the attention...
Uniper Expands LNG Fleet Amid Growing Asian Demand
German utility Uniper took delivery of a new LNG tanker in South Korea amid efforts to boost its presence in the burgeoning Asian LNG market, reads the company website.
Service contract for multiple trips
The LNG...
MOL Scraps ‘Oldest LNG Carrier’ in Fleet Modernization
Mitsui OSK (MOL) has sold its first and oldest LNG carrier, Senshu Maru, for scrap after 37 years with the company.
VesselsValue data shows that the 69,594 dwt ship was sold for green...
Eagle Bulk Shipping Makes A $15m Ultramax Purchase
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax/Ultramax drybulk segment, has announced the purchase of an ultramax bulk carrier in their press release.
A $15m purchase!
The high-specification 2017-built SDARI-64 scrubber-fitted...
Sulfur Cap Transition ‘Extremely Smooth,’ Says IMO
New limits on fuel oil sulfur brought about a 70% cut in total sulfur oxide emissions from shipping, ushering in a new era of cleaner air by using less polluting fuels.
One year...
Biden Administration Renews Ties With Allies In Asia And Europe
The United States has pledged to support its allies involved in maritime disputes over both the South and East China seas – where China is locking horns with its neighbours – as the newly...
Government To Address Maritime Challenges To Boost Economy
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has embarked on all-encompassing policy at the national level that will holistically address all the challenges that are facing the nation’s martime sector to boost the economy, it was learnt, says...
Biden Seals The Deal for Jones Act
In a major development, President Joseph R Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) strengthening what are known as “Buy America” provisions in federal law and policy, reports Hawaii Free Press.Both Pres. Biden’s Buy America...
US Maritime Industry Going Gaga Over Biden’s Buy American Push
According to a MarineLink report, Monday's unprecedented decision taken by the new US President was created with cheer by the maritime sector of America.
Strengthening US Manufacturing
President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order...
Will Biden’s Administration Make an Impact on U.S. Maritime Industry?
In the next four years, issues related to climate change will pose the greatest challenges for the domestic maritime industry.
Neither President-elect Biden nor his team have offered specifics on a maritime environmental...