Call for Prompt Measures To Address Black Carbon Emissions in Arctic
The Clean Arctic Alliance calls upon IMO member states to require ship operators to switch from heavy fuel oil or VLSFO to distillate fuels.
They are also encouraged to use other cleaner alternative...
EU Launches COVID19 Cruise Guidance
EU issues new guidance policy to re-start the cruise ship operations with minimum measures along with general safety and security.
The guidance is for EU/EEA flagged ships operating in international voyages and for ships calling...
Offshore Vessel Under Violent Pirate Attack
An offshore supply vessel was reportedly attacked offshore Mexico on Friday, July 24.
The incident was described as a "violent armed boarding and robbery of personal belongings."
Pirates attack another Offshore Vessel in Mexico,...
Authorities Shut Down A Crowded Cruise After Photos Go Viral
A cruise company has been ordered to stop operating after a photo showed crowds of people on a ship on Boston Harbor Saturday night went viral.
The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards issued...
Smooth Fuel Switch With DNV GL Class Notation & Advisory Services
DNV GL has developed several class notations and advisory services to support the switch to low- and zero-carbon fuels, preparing shipowners for a carbon-neutral future.
Shipping is experiencing increasing pressure to decarbonize its operations and...
First Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels Unveiled
SEA-KIT has launched a new concept in superyacht support vessels, remotely operating it.
The vessel is based on the company's Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) technology.
This will provide an enhanced leisure experience for...
A Joint Venture To Make Containerships Go “Ballast Water Free”
Korean JV to develop container ship without Ballast Water.
The project will be an important step to help minimize the use of ballast water.
The project is undertaken jointly by the Korean Register...
[Watch] Giant Carrier Runs Aground Despite Warnings
Despite warnings from the local coast guard, a giant bulk carrier travelling too near the shore ran aground on a reef off Mauritius, reports Splash 247.
What happened?
Panamanian-flagged vessel Wakashio bulk carrier ran aground on...
‘Daredevil’ First Post COVID19 Cruise Ship Journey Begins
After months of global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cruise ships attempt to get back to normal, says an article published in Safety4Sea.
Germany reopening
Germany has been widely lauded for its efforts to...
Carriers Withdrawing ‘Blank Sailings’ As FMC Monitors Impact
According to a Freight Waves article written by Chris Gallis, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is using “red-yellow-green scale” to track alliance agreement activities amidst growing attempt of blank sailings
Maritime Commission Monitoring Activities
The coronavirus pandemic...