Castor Maritime Inks $40.75m Term Loan

Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Castor Maritime has raised more funds to continue its rapid fleet expansion, which has seen the acquisition of twenty vessels this year, says an article published in Splash 247. Supporting companies growth The...

Hyundai Samho Delivers New LNG Canada Tanker

South Korea’s Hyundai Samho has delivered a new liquefied natural gas carrier which will serve the Shell-led LNG Canada project in Kitimat, says an article published in LNG Prime, Vessel handed over The Korean yard handed...

Breaking The Ocean Plastic Wave

The ocean plastic crisis shows no sign of going away, and it never will unless somebody, somewhere, can figure out a way to make harvesting plastic trash more financially attractive than digging virgin oil...

[FAQ] What is a Container Freight Station?

Shipping and trading have been evolving for as long as the industry existed. Companies from all over the world use them to deliver their products from one place of the world to a completely...

Cargo Ship Sinks, 13 Missing

General cargo ship reported as sinking in Arabian sea some 180 nm east of Gulf of Kutch, India, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? General cargo ship on Jul 29 reported as sinking in Arabian sea some...

Verifavia On Sceptical Attitude Towards EEXI Technical Parameters

Verifavia is the leading independent emissions verification company for the transport sector (aviation and shipping). It insists that accurate calculation of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)...

Efficacy of Pfizer Covid Vaccine Drops To 84% After 6 Months

The efficacy of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine steadily declines to about 84% about six months after a second dose. Data from Israel shows the waning immunity also erodes protection from severe illness. The vaccine’s...

Olympians Bite Their Medals and Why?

The sight of a jubilant Olympian standing atop the podium after being victorious in their discipline with a gold medal between their teeth is an iconic one. We've seen it numerous times at...

SVM SONATA Optimized Container Stowage Key to Onboard Safety

As more large and very large container ships enter the major trade lanes of the world, the opportunity exists for liner operators to optimize vessel utilization, operational efficiency, and maximize voyage profitability, says an...

What Happens When Life Spirals Out of Control?

Standard Club has been collaborating with Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea, in order to share advice for when life seems like spiraling out of control, says an article published on their website. What happens when...