Coral Discoverer Cruise Ship Circumnavigated Tasmania

According to an article published in The Examiner, a cruise ship carrying 60 passengers from non-hotspot areas of the country circumnavigated Tasmania on New...

Maersk Sues Glencore Over Contaminated Bunkers

Maersk accuses Glencore of having supplied low quality bunker for two of its container ships in 2018. The ships subsequently experienced engine problems,...

INTERTANKO Updates Guidance on Crew Welfare Management

Following extensive use and feedback, the 'Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness' guide of INTERTANKO has now been updated and is presented as a...

Major Bunkering Hubs Witness ‘Record’ Post-pandemic Price Spread

The price spread between low (VLSFO) and high (HSFO) sulphur fuel oil continues to widen across the world, reports Splash247. Surge in fuel spread  Lorentzen &...

Covid Vaccines Are Safe To Use, Says MHRA

  According to an article published in BBC, Covid vaccines being given to millions of people in the UK are extremely safe, with mild expected...

Singapore Receives Accolade for ‘Green Port’

The MPA of Singapore announced the Port of Singapore has been recognised as an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Port Services Network (APSN) Green...

BIMCO Issues Weekly COVID19 Report Focusing Crew Change Rules

The BIMCO Maritime Information department informs members on a weekly basis, updates about the COVID-19 in relation to implementation measures imposed by governments for...

2020 Maritime Lessons & the Future of Shipping

The Maritime Industry like the rest of the world had a turbulent time last year due to covid situation and as we start this...

Oxford Vaccine Not Effective Against South African COVID Strain

University of the Witwatersrand and Oxford University research shows vaccines have reduced efficacy against mutation, says an article published in the Guardian.  Limited Protection Against...

Freight Shipping Steaming Ahead The Covid-19 Pandemic

Maritime container freight shipping is steaming ahead through the Covid-19 pandemic, boosted by strong demand for Chinese exports and a shortage of vessels according...