0.10% Sulphur Emission Control Areas Enforced in South Korea
Korean classification society Korea Register releases a notice with regard to Emission Control Areas, which is in effect from September 1st, 2020.
The notice is on the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’...
Cargo Ship Collides with MoD Vessel
A Cargo ship involves in a collision with another vessel at Falmouth Docks.
There have been no reports of any injuries and police are currently at the scene investigating the incident.
Further details...
Containership Quarantined After A COVID19 Virus Lottery Test
Positive ticket in test lottery, container ship stuck for 14 days writes Nikolay Torkin for Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
One crew of container ship visitor was found positive during her stay Aug 29-30 at Vigo, Spain,...
Hong Kong Begins China Mass COVID19 Vaccine Testing Amidst Boycott Pressure
Hong Kong starts free coronavirus testing for all its residents in the Asian financial hub.
The mainland Chinese-led initiative face scepticism from the city's medical community and public.
The issue comes at a...
New Tax Concession Law To Boost Hong Kong’s Ship Leasing Market
Hong Kong is hopeful to see an enlargement of its global share of ship leasing activities following the recent ship leasing tax concession.
The tax rate on the qualifying profits of ship lessors...
Shipbuilding Industry Exports Increase By 59.5% Despite Pandemic
The Turkish shipbuilding industry is strengthening its global market presence by increasing the number of special-purpose projects, says an article published in Daily Sabah.
Presence in global markets
The Turkish shipbuilding industry is strengthening its presence...
DNV GL Asks Shipowners To Be Vigilant of Upcoming Environmental Regulations
Apart from the regulations in place to achieve GHG reduction targets, there are more regulatory hurdles to be considered.
Environmental issues and a number of stricter local regulation contribute to increased complexity.
The maritime...
[Watch] Mauritius Oil Spill Protest Derail COVID Affected Port Louis
Thousands of people have marched through the Mauritian capital, Port Louis, protesting against the government's response to a massive oil spill off the island's coast.
Furthermore, worldwide awareness leads to protests taking place...
[Watch] Dying Mother Dolphin Saves Her Baby in Mauritius Oil Spill
A recent video published in Mailonline shows a dying mother dolphin trying to save its baby. She was nudging her head above oil-filled water in Mauritius lagoon after tanker ran aground.
Disclaimer: This video is...
World’s First Marine ‘Carbon Capture’ System by Mitsubishi-Class NK
A new project aims to conduct test operations and measurements for a small-scale ship-based CO2 capture demonstration plant.
The project, which will deploy the demonstration unit on a Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. vessel...