Reefer Shipping Outruns Dry Cargo Trade Amid Container Shortages

The availability of refrigerated container equipment is forecast to tighten as buoyant trade. Seaborne reefer trade recorded growth of just 1.7% in 2019...

HSFO Spread Falls Back To Pre-Crude Collapse Scenario

Crude prices started to collapse after a falling-out in the OPEC+ coalition between Russia and Saudi Arabia over production levels. HSFO prices in...

Charterers Want Cargo Not the Crew, ‘Passing Parcel’ on Crew Change

Charterers state that vessels should not have any seafarers who have been serving onboard continuously for more than 12 months. Charterers are increasingly...

[Watch] ‘Cocaine Bust’ Capesize Bulk Carrier Owner Pleads Innocence

Officials report of a cocaine bust aboard Japanese capesize bulk carrier. Anti-narcotics division searched ship’s hull and found a container or a box,...

How the Vaccine Mandate Will Play Out, Win Over Antivaxers With Vaccine Safety

After a COVID-19 vaccine is available, you may need to get inoculated to go to the office, attend a sporting event, or even get...

[Watch] ‘Silent Spreaders’ Children Play A Bigger Role in COVID19 Transmission

Children may be the silent spreaders that driving this pandemic, show new research. New studies the extent of disease in children and how...

Performance Shipping Inc. US$5.6 million Containership Sale Deal

Performance Shipping Inc. announces the sale and delivery of 2001-built panamax vessel to her new owner, says a press release published on their website. MoA...

Dead Dolphins Show Up on Beaches After the ‘Mauritius Oil Spill’ Disaster

The impact of the Mauritius oil spill disaster is starting to appear. Several marine species including crabs and fishes were dying. Now residents...

Upskill With Over 200 ‘Workforce Singapore’ & MPA Traineeships

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) together with Workforce Singapore (WSG) and maritime companies have created industry relevant opportunities for fresh graduates...

[FAQ] How To Address VLSFO Issues Onboard Vessels

The use and supply of VLSFO consisting of various different blends of light distillate and heavier residual fuels, that are different to traditional fuels...