Mother’s Feces Proven To Boost Infant’s Immunity
The bacteria that live in our bodies, particularly our guts, play key roles in immunity and development. But babies born by cesarean section don’t get the rich blend of microbes that come from a...
Danish Ship Finance’s Shipping Market Review 2020
Danish Ship Finance has released its latest shipping market review. The 69-slide presentation, led by Christopher Rex, has a strong focus on the industry’s pathway to zero carbon vessels, says an article of Splash247.On...
Environmental Impacts from Ships With Scrubbers
IMO's guidelines for scrubber discharges have not been strengthened since 2008, despite being reviewed in 2009, 2015, and 2020.
SO2 emissions from ships using 2.6% sulfur HFO with a scrubber are on average...
Mandatory Safety Precautions for All Aboard The Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas departed on December 1st on a short sailing to begin a new season of cruises from the small South Asian country.
All guests must undergo a SARS-CoV-2 (rtPCR) test...
Captain of Dive Boat Indicted for Killing 34 Passengers
The captain of the Conception dive boat, was indicted on Tuesday on 34 counts of seaman's manslaughter.
The captain was responsible for the boat to go on flames killing 34 people.
The flames...
Major Shipping Giants Focus on Reducing Carbon Footprint of Container Ships
The decarbonized ocean freight armada needs a lot of investment and collaboration to get out of port.
That was among the key takeaways from a recent conference on reducing the carbon footprint of...
Forwarders Feel The Pain As Vaccine Distribution Begins
Forwarders are beginning to feel the pain as vaccine distribution begins – they are getting bumped from booked flights, says an article published in the loadstar.The distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is going to be...
First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial for Kids
According to an article published in Independent Biotechnology company Moderna has begun testing its coronavirus vaccine on children as young as 12.The clinical trials will enroll 3,000 volunteers between the ages of 12 and 18.
Trail procedureThe trials will be held...
Seafarers Seek Exemption from Qualifying Rules for NRI Status
Seafarers have sought government intervention to be exempted from meeting the qualifying rules for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status that grants tax-free income for FY 21 due to the pandemic induced restrictions on crew change,...
Maersk Veteran Takes the Helm at MSC
Former Maersk chief operating officer Soren Toft takes his position as chief executive at MSC, reports The LoadStar.
About his new role
Mr Toft will report directly to group president Diego Aponte and founder and chairman...