Crew Change Crisis Exploited, Warns ITIC
ITIC has warned its ship and port agent members to be aware of people traffickers, says an article published in Seatrade Maritime News.
Illegal immigrants
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned its ship and...
Impact Of The US Elections On The Shipping Industry
Shipping market forecasters can take solace in the fact the US election pollsters and pundits also have a dismal record as was drawn out in the latest Presidential election, reports Seatrade Maritime News.
Historic sweep
Despite...
Bullish View On Container Market To Last Till 2021
Bullish news on container shipping keeps pouring in, implying demand strength through February 2021 — if not longer.
The latest green light comes from container-equipment lessor Triton International. Triton, the largest player in its sector,...
Novavax On The Verge of Making History?
The small vaccinemaker that faced an existential threat is slated to receive up to $2 billion from the U.S. government and a nonprofit organization to develop and manufacture a coronavirus vaccine, says an article...
Singapore LNG Bunkering Capacity To Hit 1m Tonnes By 2021
Singapore's annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering capacity is expected to hit 1 million tonnes by 2021, says Reuters.
Cleaner shipping fuel
As Singapore, the world's largest marine refuelling hub transitions toward cleaner shipping fuels, it...
Charters Prevent Crew Change, Condemns INTERCARGO
INTERCARGO says charterers in the dry bulk sector prevent much needed crew changes from taking place during the period of the charter, says a press release published on their website.
Owners accept to bear associated...
Biden’s Maritime Administrator Nominee Crucial for Its Climate Change Plans
Biden-Harris team to focus on the historically overlooked and less prominent US Shipping Administrator position, to succeed with their climate change plans, says an article published in Forbes.
Successful climate change plans
In the upcoming months,...
Usage of Hemp Products Can Lead To MMC Cancellation
The US Department of Homeland security has issued a Marine Safety Advisory regarding the potential for positive Drug Test Result from Use of Hemp-Plant Products. A news report in Splash 247 based on the...
Clean Arctic Alliance Calls for Stronger Ban on HFO in Arctic
Clean Arctic Alliance calls on IMO member states to agree on stronger ban of HFO in Arctic ahead of November meeting.
Norwegian government calls for complete ban on the use of heavy fuel...
400,000 Seafarers Trapped in Ships Due To New Covid 19 Infections
An estimated 400,000 seafarers are waiting to go home.
Most are trapped on ships because port authorities fear new Covid-19 infections and don't want them ashore.
In some countries, crew changes are banned...