Latest Pilot Deaths Prompt USCG Safety Call
Recent deaths of maritime pilots while embarking commercial vessels highlights the operational risks.
As a result, the USCG has issued marine safety information...
ABS NS Launches Electronic Logbook Solution for Marine Operations
ABS Nautical Systems reports that it has added a new electronic logbook system, providing a browser-based alternative to traditional paper logbooks for vessel...
IMO Expected To Approve Methanol As Ship Fuel
IMO’s MSC expected to approve proposals to include methanol as marine fuel.
MSC 102 committee meetings to be held remotely from 4-11 November.
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Containership Dragged Anchor & Drifted Aground
A containership was pushed onto the breakwater of Tripoli port on Oct 27, by a strong storm, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
According to reports from...
BIMCO Publishes Report on New Cargo Addition To IMSBC Code
The third BIMCO IMSBC code report highlights new cargo that is added to the code, says an article published on their website.
This is part...
New Policies To Boost Bunkering Industry in China
The State Council Information Office of China announced the first 40 policies authorised by the Chinese government.
Three policies to boost the shipping...
2nd Largest US Oil Company To Unveil Job Cuts
Exxon Mobil Corp is 'very close' to completing its workforce appraisals in the United States and Canada and expects to unveil job cuts.
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Cargo Ship Runs Aground
Cargo ship serving the line between Makassar Sulawesi, Selayar islands and East Nusa Tenggara ran aground, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship ASIA RAYA,...
Covid 19 Vaccine Distribution Depends on Supply Chain Players
As the air cargo industry gears up for Covid-19 vaccine distribution, there are concerns that the pharma sector is not fully engaging with...
Satellite Analysis Reveals Mauritius Oil Spill Ship Sinking Location
A detailed satellite analysis has revealed the sinking location to be near an European territory.
This opens up fresh political debate regarding the...