The Puzzling Plot Hole Of The Famous Jurassic Park Sequel

Jurassic Park 2 has a confusing plot hole in how the T-Rex killed the ship’s crew while trapped in the cargo hold—but this query does have a solution, says an article published on Screen...

A Hindsight Into The Bunker Price Outlook For 2021

 VLSFO priced at a premium to Brent of 5-10% in the latter part of 2020.  Ongoing Coronavirus pandemic clouding crude outlook more than usual. Recent Brent forecasts in wide range from $51/bbl for...

Top 5 Checks To Maintain Hatch Cover

Cargo holds are fitted with hatch covers to prevent the contact of cargo with air, moisture, weather and water and to avoid cargo from getting wet. Hatch covers of cargo hold generally made from lightweight...

Refiners Go For Carbon Capture Renewables

Refiners using offsets from renewable fuels. The switch to renewables using carbon capture programs comes from companies like Valero, ExxonMobil, Chevron Emissions per barrel of crude processed to drop further Increased use of...

Important DCSA Standards

Data must be generated and shared among all the stakeholders. There is also the issue of acceptance. This is especially important when it comes to legal contracts. A common format for an electronic bill...

How Ventilation Affects Cargo ?

Ventilating the cargo is not merely allowing the outside air into the cargo hold, but it involves a precise process where a number of factors need to be considered,” said Yves Vandenborn, Director of...

Way Ahead for IMO from 2021 Cyber Guidelines

The seaports are important avenues when it comes to cyber security risks and the last year targeting of IMO and several other shipping companies websites underline how crucial the upcoming IMO cyber guidelines. Keeping that...

Underwater Robot To Clean Bio-fouling

A new underwater robot has been invented to clean ships to cut emissions and protect marine ecosystems, says an article published in World Economic Forum. The Underwater Cleaner Robot The build-up of marine plants and animals...

The Job Market Remains Surprisingly Buoyant for Bunker Traders

Despite 2020's well-documented drop in global volumes and overall slowing of the global economy, the job market for bunker traders remains surprisingly buoyant, maritime recruitment sources have told ship and bunker. Plenty of demand for...

France Prepares for ‘Second Pandemic’ As New Strain Sweeps

According to a BBC report, France's top medical adviser said on Sunday that a third national lockdown would probably soon be needed to combat coronavirus in the country. A strict curfew was implemented last weekend,...