1000 Mails Released Seafarers

In an outstanding show of support thousands of seafarers emailed IMO to help stranded Indian seafarers in China and after 7 months of it the 23 seafarers finally returned to India via Japan. Check the...

Shipping Industry’s Initiatives for Seafarers Wellbeing

Since the start of the pandemic, crew wellness has topped the industry agenda with international shipping bodies, unions and associations vowing for a fairer treatment of seafarers, reports Safety4Sea. What actions has the industry taken...

23 Indian Seafarers Stranded in China Returns

After months of ordeal of being stranded in Chinese waters under terrible conditions 23 Indian seafarers from the Great Eastern ship MV Jag Anand have returned to India, says PTI.The seafarers landed at the...

First Maritime Focused Testing Service for All Ship Fluid & Materials

CTI Maritec Integration creates 1st maritime focused testing service, says an article published on their website. About the acquisition The fuel and oil testing services company Maritec Pte Ltd, acquired by leading certification company Centre Testing...

[Watch] Newbuild Hits Water

Watch the newbuild of The Interlake Steamship company the M/V Mark W. Barker, hitting water for the first time at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...

U.S. Shale Gas Market in 2021, The Highs and Lows

 U.S. crude oil exports have maintained high levels despite reductions in domestic supply and international demand for crude. Kpler points out that '2020 US shale grades departures increased 11.9% compared to a year ago...

Supply Cuts Hit Oil Tanker Market Badly

Saudi Arabia’s oil production cuts have hit the tanker market so hard that owners of the biggest vessels effectively subsidize cargo deliveries on the industry’s main trade route. Supertankers delivering 2-million-barrel shipments of...

Cargill Trials Wind Sail Technology on Bulk Carrier

A wind energy project for ships has taken a step forward as the technology is to be installed on a Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier, reports Ship & Bunker. Rigid wind sails Commodities trader Cargill formed a...

Steamship Mutual Club Highlights Safe Access of Ro-Ro Spaces

Safety4sea reports about a series of infographics highlighting the safety risks onboard RO-RO vessels & PCTC carriers. The infographics were first published by Steamship Mutual Club. Proper access of RO-RO spaces In the infographic, the club...

MPA Issues Crew Change Requirements for Cargo Ships

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) issued an update concerning the requirements on crew change for cargo ships in the port of Singapore. Crew change requirements MPA Singapore will keep in mind the...