According to an article published in the Times Leader, Pennsylvania’s first alcoholic ice cream shop has made its way to Wilkes-Barre after a year of business on Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston, What is it? Boozy...

In a  major development, the Ocean Voyages Institute announced that they have removed 103 tons of plastics from the ocean by using their flagship marine plastic recovery vessel, says a press release published on...

In a major development, the US has secured the world stock of the covid19 drug remdesivir as infections rage over the country, reports the Guardian. The report also adds how no country can buy remdesivir...

Cruise passengers might have to wear masks when they sail, at least some of the time. Masks, whether homemade or medical grade, have become a staple of life. Many states and cities require...

A recently published article in the Sofrep deals with breaking of decomissioned ship and making it to sink with a torpedo attack. Ship breaks and sinks A decomissioned ship breaks apart and sinks following a torpedo attack...

The coronavirus has evolved in multiple ways to infect more cells New research caught the virus with HIV like filopodia tentacles infecting healthy cells this has resulted in treatment proposals by scientists similar...

There are several factors that can impact seafarers’ mental health, such as job stress, family pressures, and limited shore leave. Being away at sea can also make it difficult to access support. However, help is...

The Philippines opened its first 'green lane' for seafarers in Asia. It will allow the free movement of all cargo ship personnel across borders. This also intends to prevent the spread of Covid-19...

The coronavirus pandemic is dealing a serious blow to investments aimed at cutting shipping emissions. The European Community Shipowners’ Associations, says an industry survey in May found that three-quarters of its members would...

BIMCO has released the crew change COVID-19 crew change clause for time charter parties 2020, says a press release published on their website. Highlights of crew changes clause a) In addition to any other right to...