Two Bulkers Collide in China
2020 Bulkers and RB British Marine bulk carriers collide in China, says a Splash 247 news report by Adis Ajdin.
What happened?
Norway’s 2020 Bulkers informed that its vessel, Bulk Shenzhen, was involved in a collision with...
Chemical Leak At the Dangerous Cargo Area Mitigated
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) took successful measures to quell a chemical leak from a container onboard MV Seaspan Lahore at Colombo Port on 29 July.
This vessel, which was sailing from...
COVID-19 Virus Leaked from China Lab, Says U.S. Republicans Report
A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, said a report by U.S. Republicans.
The report was released on Monday, a conclusion that...
Easing UK Controls for Vaccinated Arrivals Spark Concerns
The first passengers have been arriving in the UK after rules changed to allow people fully vaccinated in the US and EU to avoid quarantine.
The change, which came in at 04:00 BST,...
COVID State of Emergency Expands Amid Peaking Gasoline Demand
August gasoline demand rises 1-2% on year
Daily COVID-19 infections hover around record-high levels
Japan's gasoline demand in August is set to slow down after the state of emergency that was imposed in Osaka...
Carbon Management Plan To Decarbonise Offshore Wind Sector
Class-leading OESV operator Seacat Services (Seacat) sets the standard for low-emissions offshore wind support as the first business to adopt the Carbon Management Plan, reads the company website.
It is a first of its kind...
Iraq’s Oil Capacity Expansion Plans at Risk
Iraq's oil production as the country's standoff against international oil companies may put its capacity expansion plans at risk.
Also worth following this week are falling iron ore prices, waning fuel-switching capacity in...
Itochu’s Ammonia Study Framework Gains New Participants
Itochu Corporation has established a joint study framework aimed at discussing current issues of using ammonia fuel.
Eleven organizations and companies have recently joined the study, expanding the number of members to 34.
Japan-based...
Yangzijiang Bags $1.58b Vessels Order
Yangzijiang won a large order for 10+5 LNG-powered container ships
In the first half of the year, Yangzijiang undertook orders for 100 new ships, with a total value of US $5.59 billion
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding...
ONE Launches Its Marine Safety and Quality Campaign 2021
Ocean Network Express (ONE) launches its Marine Safety and Quality Campaign, from 1st August to 31st October 2021.
Through this campaign and in cooperation with the ship’s crew and concerned parties, ONE aims...