Oil Prices Rise Over Economic Revival Amidst COVID19 Second Wave Fear
According to a Reuters report, oil prices rose about $1 a barrel on Monday, after bullish data from Asia and Europe, but investors are wary about sharp spikes in new coronavirus infections around the...
Preparations, Flexibility, Timely Action – The Key To Smooth IMO 2020 Transition
According to Peter M. Grunwaldt, the Vice President of Hafnia Bunkers, there are three pivotal steps that could change the course of IMO 2020 regulation and make way for smooth implementation.
During late 2019,...
12 Crew Missing in Bulk Carrier Hit & Run Case
A recently published article in the Maritime Bulletin brings out the actual state of the hit and run case by vessel in Mindanao, Philippines.
What happened?
Late at night on Saturday, 27 June, our bulk carrier,...
[FAQ] Interventions That Foster Seafarers’ Well Being During COVID19
The COVID19 pandemic is making all our lives miserable, especially the seafarers who are stranded at sea, exhausted and overworked with no hope of reprieve as travel restrictions cause crew change impossible. Amidst this...
Weekly Tanker Report – Week 26, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 26th week of this year. The report dated 26th June 2020 provides a valuable insight into this week's tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...
Insufficient Safe Maneuvering Room Leads To Collision
A recent report published by National Transportation Safety Board briefs the collision between APL Guam and Marcliff, Hansa Steinburg.
What happened?
At 2327 local time on March 21, 2019, the containership Marcliff was outbound from the
Port...
China Passes Controversial Legislation Over Security Law
China has passed a controversial security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong.
It includes any act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with foreign forces.
Critics say this new law poses...
[Watch] Stena Bulk Offers a Range of Low-carbon Shipping Options
Stena Bulk offers low-carbon shipping options for its customers, says a press release published on their website.
Low-carbon shipping options
Stena Bulk has introduced low-carbon shipping options for its customers, after its successful biofuel trial in...
Baltic Index Rises for Capesize and Supramax Demand
According to an article published in Reuters and reported by Nakul Iyer, the Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose on Monday, helped by higher rates for Capesize vessels and a slight uptick in...
LNG Tanker and Car Carrier Reportedly Collided
A car carrier and a brand new LNG tanker reportedly collided off Ostend, Belgium, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
As per an unconfirmed report, car carrier GRAND VENUS and brand new LNG tanker AMBERJACK LNG collided...