Why Do Employees Break Cybersecurity Policies?
In the face of increasingly common (and costly) cyberattacks, many organizations have focused their security investments largely on technological solutions.
During the 10 workdays we studied, 67% of the participants reported failing to...
Pandemic Will End Soon But COVID Will Not
The unprecedented level of infection suggests that more than 50% of the world will be infected with omicron between the end of Nov 2021 and March 2022.
The global daily SARS-CoV-2 infections have...
‘More Infectious Than Omicron, Deadly Like Delta’: UCSD Doc on Possibilities For Future COVID...
Dr. Davey Smith, Head of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at UCSD, says it's possible we could need COVID vaccines and boosters for the rest of our lives as new variants keep emerging,...
China Port Hit by Covid 19, Ship Delay Persists
Containers are stacking up at the already backed-up Shenzhen port in China as congestion in the U.S. and Europe ripples back to Asia.
It is seriously delaying ships picking up goods from the...
Land Operations On Hold by MSC, Fearful Of Drug Cartels
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest containerline, has put some land operations on hold in Brazil, fearful of drug cartels working their way into boxes bound for North America and Europe.
In...
Quarterly-Released Index Ensures Good Salary To Seafarers
Global news coverage revolving around the crew change crisis and related issues resulted in many aspiring seafarers re-evaluate their decisions.
As a first step to entice aspiring seafarers to reconsider their options, salaries...
Liaison Between Ship And Shore
Operations concerning cargo handling, tank cleaning and pre-wash, ballasting and bunkering require an exchange of information between the ship and terminal.
Before loading or unloading commences the communications system should be adequately tested.
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Which Fuel Technology Is The Safest Investment Decision?
For shipowners ready to order new ships today, the tough question is what fuel to build for.
To provide decision support to owners, DNV has published a guidance document called Alternative fuels for...
Global Bunker Prices May Turn Over Downward Correction
MABUX World Bunker Index (consists of a range of prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO and MGO in the main world hubs) continued upward evolution on Jan.19, says an article published on its website.
380 HSFO...
East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook
Singapore VLSFO availability remains tight
Supply improves gradually in Zhoushan
Fujairah fuel oil stocks drawn amid limited cargo inflows
VLSFO bunker supply remains tight in Singapore due to an ongoing shortage of blends, and...