World’s First Twin COVID Vaccine Therapy Trial Begins in UK
British researchers are to explore mixing doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in a world first trial aimed at finding new ways to swiftly reduce coronavirus infections as new mutated variants emerge,...
AMSA To Undertake FIC For Livestock Ships
From 1 March to 31 August 2021, AMSA undertake a focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships departing Australian ports, says an article published in marine insight.
Focused Inspection Campaign
The purpose of the focused inspection campaign...
USGC Spot Bunker Fuel Prices Impacted By Winter
Spot bunker fuel prices were impacted by winter weather in the US Gulf Coast during the week of Feb. 15-19, leading to rises in some ports in the Americas, such as Balboa, and slight...
US President Marks the Heartbreaking COVID Milestone of 500,000 Deaths
Covid death tolls surpassed 500,000 in the US and the newly elected President Joe Biden addresses the nation at this crucial junction, uplifting their morale, reports BBC.
"As a nation, we can't accept such a...
COVID Vaccinations Reduce Hospitalisation Risk
Covid vaccinations are reducing hospitalization risk amongst people.
The effectiveness is substantial on the vulnerable group of those above 80
The reduction is seen from the 4th week of vaccination.
The reduction was...
[FAQs] What Is The Difference Between Flotsam & Jetsam?
Shipping is governed by a plethora of technical terms that seafarers need to be well versed in. While some are used regularly and well-known others are quite often used making it hard to understand....
Shipowners Call for Target Based Decarbonization Funds for Fuel Suppliers
The European Commission should address fuel suppliers by introducing sub-targets to make low- and zero-carbon fuels available for shipping and by increasing the multiplier for renewable fuels used in the maritime sector under the...
20,000 Delegates, 24 Countries & 400 Projects in 2021 Maritime Submit
The 2nd edition of Maritime India Summit (MIS) 2021 is to be held virtually from 2nd March to 4th March.
Around 20,000 delegates will participate, 24 partner countries will join and more than...
KSOE Wins Newbuild Orders Worth $ 489m
KSOE extended Korea’s winning streak in tankers by adding 540 billion won ($489 million) in new orders, says a press release published on their website.
VLCC newbuildings
The shipbuilding holding entity of South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy...
Did a Metal Fatigue Crash the Engine?
According to investigators, the Pratt & Whitney engine failed minutes into United Airlines flight 328, headed from Colorado to Hawaii, leaving a mile of debris in its wake.
After the incident, United grounded all of...