POSCO To Expand Steel Supply for LNG Fueled Vessels

Business Korea reported that POSCO is focusing on liquid natural gas powered vessels as global demand for these eco friendly ships is expected to grow fast. The fuel tanks of these vessels are built...

Temporary Crew Change Ban To Contain ‘New Strain’

Philippines has suspended crew change for vessels coming from 20 countries until 15 January 2021 in bid to stop the new strain of Covid-19 from entering the country, reports Seatrade Maritime News. Ban on crew...

Comparison of Bunker Prices HSFO vs VLFSO

A dramatic slowing of the global economy this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has ensured the previously predicted 20% to 40% increase in bunker costs. It is due to the factor that...

Top Port Extends the 3 Year Tariff Arrangement by 1 Year

The three-year arrangement on port tariff increases that exists between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the relevant market parties. It is represented by Deltalinqs and VRC, is to be extended by one...

Another Country Approves the Oxford COVID Vaccine in Public Interest

India has formally approved the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines as it prepares for one of the world's biggest inoculation drives, reports BBC.  What happened? The drugs regulatory authority gave the green light to the...

Moderna Phase 3 Vaccine Fulfils Interim Targets of 95% Efficacy

In a major development, Moderna has posted an updated protocol for its Phase 3 study of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on December 23. The protocol reflects inclusion of Amendment 6 from Dec. 23, 2020.  What is...

AI An Elegant Solution To Post-Pandemic Growth

  The coronavirus pandemic has exposed and accelerated underlying trends in remote working, global travel, technological advancement and AI. The most innovative companies are capitalising on these trends, says an article published in Wärtsilä. Global Test...

Nasdaq-listed Shipping Company Secures $15m for Bulker Pair

Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Castor Maritime has announced that it has entered into a binding commitment letter with a European financial institution to obtain financing of $15m for two bulk carriers, says an article published...

Who Dominated Cape Purchases in 2020?

2020 was a busy year in the cape segment where close to 50 deals have been materialised. Greek owners dominate, bidding highest on just under 50% on all capes circulated for sale, according to...

The Top priorities of the 2020 Regulatory Agenda Updates

2020 has been the year that all the maritime industry anticipated with mixed feelings due to the implementation of sulphur cap. Although all lights were shed on COVID-19 , once again the regulatory agenda...