COVID-19 Vs China’s Growth
Chinese economists broadly agree that China’s potential growth rate is six percent, , says an article published in TheAseanPost.
China’s gross domestic product
In the second quarter of 2021, China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew...
Covid-19 Outbreak Impact on Crew Change Crisis
Covid-19-related travel and border restrictions, and the widespread suspension of international flights, have significantly impacted the ability of ship operators to conduct crew changes.
Nearly one million seafarers are working on some 60,000...
NGOs Call To Stop Unlawful Beaching of Ferry
Greece and Bangladesh have been urged by NGOs to stop the “illegal” beaching of a ferry containing asbestos and other toxic materials.
Greek authorities immediately called the vessel back for safe and environmentally...
[Watch] Hard Grounding, Vessel In Danger Of Sinking
Ferry ran aground on a coast of islet Es Malvins at around 2200 LT Aug 28, with 35 passengers and 12 crew on board, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ferry ran aground on a coast...
[Watch] Bulker Disabled After Engine Failure
Bulk carrier suffered engine failure when about to enter Bosphorus from Marmara sea, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier suffered engine failure on Aug 29 when about to enter Bosphorus from Marmara sea, ballasting...
World’s Top-Importing Region Looks For a Modest Rebound in Imports
Asia has been the laggard of crude oil demand growth this year, but the world’s top-importing region looks set for a modest rebound in imports in August.
Asia’s imports strengthen it’s a China-led...
TotalEnergies Resume $20B Mozambique LNG Project in 18 Months
The TotalEnergies liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique could be back on track within the next 18 months.
French energy giant TotalEnergies' liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambiq Mozambique, which was...
Nordic American Tankers Signed Another Solid Contract
NAT concluded another contract almost identical with the one of July 19, 2021.
The contract rate is around $17,000.
The rate levels concluded in the last two contracts are significantly higher than market...
Singapore Is On Climate’s Front Lines
When Singapore went into lockdown last year and clients at his photography agency cancelled shoots, Yusuf Abdol Hamid took a job making deliveries.
The island nation where he lives lies near the equator and is...
Data Quality Guidelines Released by ClassNK
ClassNK releases Data Quality Guidelines Outlining Quality Control for Shipboard Data, says a ClassNK press release.
Data Quality Guidelines
Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Data Quality Guidelines”.
For facilitating processes of collecting and utilizing shipboard data...