China and Its Biodegradable Plastic Problems
A massive increase in biodegradable plastic production in China is outpacing the country's ability to degrade the materials.
According to Greenpeace, 36 companies in China have planned or built new biodegradable plastic manufacturing...
Inside Carnival’s New 180,000 ton Cruise Ship
The huge cruise ship has been delivered to cruise company Carnival Cruise Line.
It was set to launch in 2020 but was pushed back into 2021 due to the pandemic.
Ship has the...
Cargo Ship Attacked, Rising Piracy Risk
A container ship owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S was attacked off the West African coast, prompting the company to warn of a rising risk from piracy in the area, says an article published in...
16th Century Shipwreck Reveals Origins of Ancient Elephants
According to a recent article published in BBC, a Portuguese trading vessel wreck, known as the Bom Jesus, which went missing on its way to India in 1533 and was found by chance in...
Easier To Handle Moderna COVID Vaccines Edges Over Pfizer Distribution Plan
According to a Reuters report, the U.S. distribution of a second COVID-19 vaccine, from Moderna, has already been shipped to more than 3,800 sites last weekend, vastly widening the rollout begun last week...
Say Bye-Bye To Biofouling With Robots Cleaning Hulls
According to a CNN report, robots can help address shipping's biggest problem biofouling, making the maritime industry greener.
Biofouling Increases Emissions
When a ship sails through the sea, barnacles, mussels, algae, and other organisms stick to...
The Future of Shipping Stares At Leasing Over Owning As Liners Take Charge
The world’s container liner business is now so consolidated that it can deftly match vessel capacity to cargo demand. This change — courtesy of mergers and alliances — is structural, not cyclical. If there’s...
IMO Meetings Go Virtual & the Dream for Physical Meetings Continues
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the temporary closure of the IMO headquarters building, thus preventing the possibility of physical meetings being held.
The last physical meeting prior to lockdowns coming into...
[Watch] A Rare Nighttime View of Freighter Arriving in Harbor
The captain of the MV Calumet, a cargo freighter based in Cleveland, shot a time-lapse, point-of-view video to document his arrival to the Buffalo harbor.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. Announces Exit from Dry Bulk Sector
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. announces exit from Dry Bulk Sector, classifying its fleet as held for sale, says a press release published on its website.
Exit from Dry Bulk Sector
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) (the “Company”)...