Breaking Down COVID19 Infection Disparity Reasons

It's the ACE2 receptor binding which makes the virus effect so deadly. Researchers believe we are looking in the wrong places as the receptor is all over the body. So instead of swab...

Oil Tanker Spill 4 times More Devastating Than ‘Exxon Valdez Disaster’

According to a UN News article, time is fast running out for getting a UN team of experts aboard the Yemeni oil storage vessel Safer, before it spills its cargo of 1.148 million barrels...

TT Club and UK P&I Host Webinar on Containership Casualties

Industry losses amount to roughly one unit per 160,000 carried, says a press release published by TT Club and UK P&I. Loss for stakeholders Each loss has significance to a range of stakeholders, including the ship...

[Watch] Wind Farm Jackets Arrive on Giant Transport Ship

 Watch a set of huge turbine jackets arrive for construction of Moray East, one of Scotland’s largest offshore windfarms. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...

Luxury Cruise Ship Builder Struggles To Stay Afloat

German shipyard Meyer Werft is struggling to stay afloat due to COVID-19. The shipyard needs to save €1.2 billion over the next five years. It will halt production and suspend operations for six...

Shell Suspends LNG Production and Cargo Loadings

LNG giant Shell suspends cargo loadings from its Prelude FLNG in Western Australia, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media. Operations suspended The Hague-based LNG giant Shell has reportedly suspended cargo loadings from its Prelude...

Expert Opinion on Soya Bean Cargoes From Brazil To China

Soya beans is one of the big markets in the world with Brazil leading the race as the biggest producer followed by the United States. Consultant scientist, Dr Stephanie Heard shares his views...

Wärtsilä Invests in Fuel Flexibility for Sustainable Cruises

Passengers are showing more concern about the effect of cruising on the marine environment. Rules and regulations have pushed ship owners to investigate the best way. It will adapt and build vessels that...

Tired of Overboard Losses Authorities Start Containership Inspections

AMSA is launching an inspection effort targeting cargo securing arrangements. This security arrangement will be used on container ships visiting Australian ports. It is in response to recent incidents of containers lost overboard. It...

Buyers of Eastern Pacific Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19

Buyers of Tonnage Emerge Slowly Amid Covid-19. EPS sells one vintage tanker and two bulkers.  Buyers of several low key Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) deals have started emerging slowly, reports Splash 247.  Takers revealed Since Covid-19,...