Crew Change at Sea Suggested for Ships Stranded in China
As per media reports, India has proposed a solution for stranded seafarers caught in the Chinese restrictions regarding unloading Australian coal in Chinese waters by suggesting crew change at sea.
What's the Proposal?
Indian authorities proposed...
Master’s Incorrect Assumption In Dark Caused Collision
In darkness, a coastal service containership was leaving port under the Master’s con. There was no pilot, as the Master had a pilot exemption certificate. In addition to the Master, there was also an...
[Watch] UK Imposes the Harshest Lockdown To Tame the New COVID Strain
UK imposes fresh lockdown till where people cannot leave their homes till Feb
These include essential medical needs, food shopping, exercise and work for those who cannot do so from home
All schools...
[Watch] Coast Guard Rescue Adrift Containership
The Icelandic Coast Guard rescued the stranded containership Lagarfoss. The vessel experienced a malfunction in the main engine that left the ship adrift.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...
KR Revises Structural Rules for LNG Carriers
Classification society Korean Register (KR) revises existing structural rules for membrane-type LNG carriers, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media.
About the new structural rule
The new rules have been developed to fully comply with...
Port of Rotterdam Prepares for the Brexit change
Midnight on 31 December marked the end of the Brexit transition period.
Earlier, no customs formalities were required for freight transport from and to the United Kingdom.
As from 1 January, customs formalities...
MPA Singapore Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules After Recent Cases
According to Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) a marine surveyor and a harbour pilot had tested positive for COVID-19 infection on 30 and 31 December 2020 respectively, reports SeaNews.
COVID-19 safe management Shore
Recent COVID-19 infection The...
Spike in Spot Rates, Shippers Begin Early Negotiations in 2021
Container box shippers and forwarders could be in for historically high rates and contentious contract negotiations.
The negotiations are with carriers upon first quarter 2021 contract renewals and a shift from term to...
Billionaire Jack Ma Disappears Post China’s Crackdown of Alibaba
The Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is thought to be missing.
The Alibaba and Ant Group founder has not been seen publicly in more than two months, and he was abruptly replaced as a...
Oil Outlook Hit Amid COVID-related Fuel Demand
Oil prices are unlikely to mount much of a recovery in 2021 as a new coronavirus variant and related travel restrictions threaten already weakened fuel demand, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.
COVID impact on...