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...
PSA & ONE Team Up to Enhance Sustainability
In support of industry-wide efforts to decarbonise and to push for sustainable maritime transport, PSA Corporation Ltd (PSA Corp), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd, and Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd (ONE)...
First Fully Electric U.S. Tugboat To be Powered by ABB
ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug.
The tug is built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.
Thanks to ABB...
Port Congestion & Ship Delays Force Shippers To Bank On Financing
Small- to medium-sized exporters by shipping container to the US are increasingly having to rely on financing solutions.
This can be attributed to various reasons such as port congestion, ship delays and blank...
Federal Agents Ask Cargo Ship with Tree-killing Beetles To Leave
Federal agents inspecting a cargo ship near New Orleans ordered it out of the country.
They found it infested with a type of Asian beetle that has been destroying trees in the U.S....
Wärtsilä Solutions for Next-gen Wind Turbine Installation Vessels
Wärtsilä has been selected to supply an integrated propulsion and dynamic positioning thruster solution.
The vessel is the first of two next-generation WTIVs to be added to the OHT fleet.
The compact design...
Crowley Bags $638m MARAD Vessel Acquisition Contract
The U.S. Maritime Administration has awarded Crowley Maritime Corporation with a multi-year, $638 million Vessel Acquisitions Management contract.
Crowley will assist MARAD in acquiring and managing vessels for the Ready Reserve Force (RRF),...