ECDIS Systems Are Often Not Intuitive to Use
British and Danish accident investigators have highlighted problematic challenges in and around the application and usability of ECDIS, says an article published on sea trade website.
ECDIS still in implementation phase
In a report titled Application...
New EMSA Report Acknowledges Good Progress Towards Sustainability
The European Maritime Transport Environmental Report, launched by the European Environment Agency and the European Maritime Safety Agency, marks the first comprehensive health-check of the sector, says an article published on their website.
Shipping's pollution...
Insufficient Communication Led to Deadly Barge Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its final report into the fatal collision between the two towboats last year. The board concluded that inadequate passing arrangements and inaccurate AIS presets were the...
LNG Carriers Burn More Oil, Gas Prices Skyrocket
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are burning more dirty fuel oil than normal after the price of their super-chilled cargo soared above that of oil.
LNG tankers often use some of their cargo,...
Saudi Arabia Could Reduce Oil Prices for Asia
Refiners seek price cuts to reflect weak spot market.
Views mixed on price outlook for heavier grades.
Stronger fuel oil margins could support prices.
A recent news article published in the Reuters by Florence...
Mayflower Replica Ship is At Last On Fire
A life-size replica of the Mayflower was burned to the ground in a huge dramatic bonfire to the amazement of revellers.
The ship has been a feature in Torrington for the last four...
Covid 19 Outbreak in Containership, Shippers Should Expect Delays
Shippers should anticipate delays after an outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred on a vessel operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE).
Vessel-tracking data shows ONE Contribution had departed the Westports terminal in Port Klang on 25 August and was due in Singapore the same...
New Transatlantic Surcharge Deepens Exporters Crisis
As of October 1st, the MSC will increase its SSP between Europe and the United States by $1,000 per 40 feet.
The Geneva-based carrier indicated that its PSS on the road would be $2,700, due to high demand for containers and difficulties in sourcing suppliers.
A recent news article published in The Loadstar published by Mike Wackett states that...
Experts’ Take On The Efficacy Of Covid-19 Vaccines
Experts note on the Covid-19 vaccines' high effectiveness in preventing severe disease and death.
Over 99.99 percent of completely vaccinated people in the United States have not suffered breakthrough symptoms.
According to the...
Boxship Orders Double Amid Buoyant Freight Demand
Healthy bottoms lines and a lack of tonnage to meet strong demand has caused a surge in boxship orders.
BIMCO Analyst Peter Sand says 619 container ships are now on order for future...