Masks & Dining Out in Restaurants Reduce Covid 19 Spread, Says Research

A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can...

Bulk Carrier Convicted for Garbage Discharge Overboard

The chief officer and owner of a bulk carrier were convicted and fined in Australia for dumping trash overboard, reports the Maritime Executive. While the...

Shipping’s ‘Big Three’ Dominate Emissions, IMO Report Says

IMO data for 2019 shows that the bigger ships in the global fleet emitted more than 600m tonnes of carbon dioxide. Containers, bulkers...

Handysize Time Charter FFA Trades To Witness ‘Less Risk’

Forward freight agreement (FFA) trades for a basket of 38,000-dwt handysize time charter rates will help operators take longer-term cover with less risk, reports...

Diana Shipping Anticipates $38.65M Sales This Quarter

Wall Street brokerages expect Diana Shipping Inc. to announce sales of $38.65 million for the current quarter, reports Marketbeat. Negative year growth Two analysts have made...

Buy COVID19 Tests From Vending Machine!

In Japan, convenience is king and getting tested for COVID-19 can be highly inconvenient. Part of a solution, as it is for a range...

Social Intelligence Needed Onboard

The workload of a seafarer leaves few time for social interaction; thus achieving some social quality time is even more important when onboard, says an...

JMC Sets Up A Self Propelled 53 Foot Tankship

A self-propelled, 53- by 18-foot, 10,000 gallon, USCG inspected, double-hull tankship designed by JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., is unique for its compact size...

Stranded Seafarers’ Passionate Plea For COVID-19 Vaccinations

Larry Pineda is among hundreds of thousands of seafarers adrift in a world transfixed by the fear of the coronavirus pandemic and bound by strict...

Ship Unloader Sales Set to Grow at Nearly 6% In 2021

Continuous ship unloader sales are set to grow at nearly 6% in 2021, equaling US$ 247 million in revenues, as global trade treads on...