[Infographic] IMO Urged To Rethink Weak Arctic HFO Ban
The Clean Arctic Alliance urged member states to amend and improve its draft ban on the use and carriage of HFO in the Arctic at IMO’s MEPC 75, reports Safety4sea.Through a new Infographic, it...
Determining The Owner in Shipping Insurance Claim
Chris Richmond, a marine insurer shed some light regarding the insurable interests in shipping in an article published in WorkBoat.He opens the argument by pointing out who actually owns the shipyard, building, ship, truck,...
Challenges Faced In Decarbonized Shipping Revealed By ICS
A new report from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) exposes the scale of the industry’s decarbonization challenge and sets the scene for governments to back the industry's proposal for a global US$5bn R&D...
New Maritime Medical Service Offers 24/7 Crew Care
In a major development, OCL Oceanic Catering, Marine Medical Solutions and Tritan Software Corp have jointly launched a comprehensive medical advisory service for seafarers working on all vessel types, says an article published in...
Maersk 2020 Guidance Upgraded Over Improving Business Environment
Danish container line Maersk upgraded its EBITDA guidance for 2020 because of an improving business environment, reports S&P Global Platts.
Increased momentum in Q4
Based on "increased momentum in Q4 in global container volumes and freight...
Vitrified High-Level Waste Shipped Back Safely
High-level waste is being transported from the Sellafield plant to Germany.
Six flasks, each containing of 28 canisters will transport the shipment.
The Vitrified Residue Returns programme is the UK’s strategy to repatriate...
New IMO Regulations Updated in Maritime Air Pollution Virtual Conference
Shipping experts updated the industry on upcoming IMO and regional emissions regulations at Riviera’s Maritime Air Pollution, Europe, virtual conference.
Panellists said shipping will need to invest in technology to reduce carbon intensity as...
The Trailblazing Doctor Couple Behind the Covid 19 Vaccine
The german company BioNTech founded by two scientists has teamed up with Pfizer on a vaccine which is 90 percent effective.
Dr. Ugur Sahin and Dr. Özlem Türeci are the doctor couple who...
Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report – Week 45, 2020
Ship & Bunker, with the data from online maritime intelligence and information service VesselValue.com, has listed out the vessels put up for demolition in a recently published article.The below table is the most recent...
[Answer] What are the Safe Ways To Handle Chemicals Onboard?
On the aftermath of an eye injury involving chemicals onboard, the Maritime NZ issued a reminder to operators of their duties to identify ‘reasonably foreseeable risks’. It is also to control these risks 'as...