New Study Reveals ‘Invisible Oil’ from Deepwater Horizon
The spread of oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was far worse than previously believed, new research has found.
These new findings have important implications for environmental health...
BAWAT Secures IMO Approval for Pasteurisation Treatment System
One of the easiest to use and cost-effective ballast water treatment systems has been awarded Type Approval by the United States Coast Guard.
Bawat system is the only treatment system available to shipowners...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Ships Become Floating Storages
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, shippers are warehousing an increasing amount of fuel on the high seas, write Joe Wallace and Benoit Faucon for the Wall Street Journal.
Floating storages
A new glut of oil and...
Bulk Carrier Remains Adrift in the Pacific
Panamax bulk carrier was disabled and adrift in the Pacific since late February.
The bulk carrier was reported still adrift as of March 11.
Panamax bulk carrier remains disabled in the Pacific, writes Mikhail...
Carriers Must Hunker Down in the Hope of Supply Manipulation!
Recently, the LoadStar's Alessandro Pasetti asked Dan Gardner, president of Los-Angeles based Trade Facilitators, to expand on some of the very pertinent topics that he nailed down in a white paper headed “The Novel...
Top 12 Maritime Bargains of the Coronavirus Impact
After enjoying a phenomenal run in 2019, shipping stock trading ranges have collapsed and our portfolios have been bloodied.
The Coronavirus continues to ravage the markets. Just as we were getting positive momentum...
[FAQ] How To Manage Suspected Coronavirus Case Onboard A Ship?
Accordiing to WHO onboard coronavirus management guidelines you have to take note of the following things when there's a coronavirus suspected infection onboard your ship.
What is a suspected case?
But now know first let us...
[Infographic] How Coronavirus Reduced Air Pollution
According to a BBC report,satellite images of China has shown how the nitrogen dioxide level has gone down during the coronavirus infection which is a clear indication of the reduced air pollution levels.
Is it...
Do Biofuels Really Reduce Emissions?
According ICCT published article written by Stephanie Searle, few environmental topics are as confusing as biofuels. We all understand that things like recycling, solar panels, and efficient cars are good for the environment. But...
Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat in Gibraltar Strait
According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, a bulk carrier collided with a fishing boat in Gibraltar Strait.
What happened?
The bulk carrier 'Darya Aum' was involved in a minor collision with a Spanish fishing...