Gilead Allege ‘Inappropriate Characterizations’ of Its COVID19 Drug Trial Data!
According to a Reuters report, a closely-watched Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD.O) experimental antiviral drug failed to help patients with severe COVID-19 in a clinical...
COVID-19: Unemployment Hits Hard Across The World!
Coronavirus has made people unemployed.
Around the world 81% of the world has lost jobs partly or fully.
Restrictions on daily life have...
Floating Data Center Park in Singapore! Trio Joins To Explore!
Keppel Data Centres Holding has signed MOUs to study the feasibility of developing a floating data center park and LNG-to-power infrastructure in Singapore, says...
World’s Largest Box Ship Launched Amid COVID-19 Pandemic! First Voyage To Be Its Last?
South Korean shipping line HMM formally launched the world’s largest containership 24,000 teu HMM Algeciras at the DSME shipyard in Okpo, reports Gavin van...
Fighting COVID19 With A Unique Sanitizer!
For hundreds of years, this Ottoman-era cologne has been synonymous with Turkish hospitality. Now, it’s being used to fight coronavirus, reports Jenna Scatena in...
COVID-19 Advisory Papers for Masters and Crew Released!
CHIRP Maritime recently published advisory papers on COVID-19 medical advice to Masters and crew on vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here's an excerpt from the...
China Bans Entry of International Ship Crew To Contain Spread
China is strengthening control measures for the containment of COVID-19 cases.
The international ship crew is not allowed to come ashore due to...
IG Launches COVID-19 Restrictions Online Tracker
The International Group launched a digital tool, to assist shipowners with information on country and port specific advice around the world, in response to...
Installation of Scrubber, Lot of Hopes Pinned!
A debate had sparked whether to invest in scrubbers to comply with the IMO 2020 global low sulphur cap for marine fuel.
Larger...
Fake News Busted: COVID-19 Rumours and Stories Fact-checked!
There are many fake and misleading coronavirus stories on social media.
WhatsApp messages claiming the BCG vaccine prevents coronavirus infection are inaccurate.
WHO...