Crude Oil Refinery Market in China & Japan at Stark Contrast
China’s crude throughput fell slightly in December due to some maintenance works toward the year-end.
The average run rate of the four state-owned oil majors, Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC and Sinochem, stood at around...
South African COVID Strain Can Defeat Vaccines
In a major development Oxford's Sir John Bell who was behind the Oxford COVID vaccine development said that African strain of the coronavirus is more concerning than the UK Kent one and it may...
Covid Hit Crude Oil Prices Less Optimistic in 2021
The year 2020 was a roller-coaster ride for commodities and especially for crude oil.
WTI crude prices fell into negative territory for the first time ever questioning the general market caveat that commodities...
Crew Change at Sea Suggested for Ships Stranded in China
As per media reports, India has proposed a solution for stranded seafarers caught in the Chinese restrictions regarding unloading Australian coal in Chinese waters by suggesting crew change at sea.
What's the Proposal?
Indian authorities proposed...
Master’s Incorrect Assumption In Dark Caused Collision
In darkness, a coastal service containership was leaving port under the Master’s con. There was no pilot, as the Master had a pilot exemption certificate. In addition to the Master, there was also an...
[Watch] UK Imposes the Harshest Lockdown To Tame the New COVID Strain
UK imposes fresh lockdown till where people cannot leave their homes till Feb
These include essential medical needs, food shopping, exercise and work for those who cannot do so from home
All schools...
[Watch] Coast Guard Rescue Adrift Containership
The Icelandic Coast Guard rescued the stranded containership Lagarfoss. The vessel experienced a malfunction in the main engine that left the ship adrift.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...
KR Revises Structural Rules for LNG Carriers
Classification society Korean Register (KR) revises existing structural rules for membrane-type LNG carriers, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media.
About the new structural rule
The new rules have been developed to fully comply with...
Port of Rotterdam Prepares for the Brexit change
Midnight on 31 December marked the end of the Brexit transition period.
Earlier, no customs formalities were required for freight transport from and to the United Kingdom.
As from 1 January, customs formalities...
MPA Singapore Tightens Covid-19 Testing Rules After Recent Cases
According to Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) a marine surveyor and a harbour pilot had tested positive for COVID-19 infection on 30 and 31 December 2020 respectively, reports SeaNews.
COVID-19 safe management Shore
Recent COVID-19 infection
The...