ClassNK Issues Warning To Shipowners Over Scrubber Corrosion
According to an article published by Ship and Bunker news, Classification society ClassNK has issued a warning over reports of corrosion on scrubber-equipped vessels...
Spot Activity for Asia Pacific Panamax Drybulk Hits 2-year Low
The spot fixture activity in the Asia Pacific Panamax market for shipping dry bulk plunges to the lowest since 2018.
Busiest Panamax routes...
US COVID-19 Deaths Surpass Italy! Highest in The World
The U.S has surpassed Italy with the highest number of deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fatalities have crossed 24,480 as the...
IMO and PSC Adopt a Pragmatic Approach for Ship Inspections
In order to protect both port State control officers and seafarers, the regimes continue to work to target high-risk ships which may be...
COVID19 Vaccines – 70 Under Trial, 3 in Human Trial!
The World Health Organization listed 70 vaccine candidates for the novel coronavirus, a significant increase from the figure announced three weeks ago.
The...
No Sail Order for Cruises in the US Extended for 100 Days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended its “No Sail Order” for all cruise ships by at least 100 days.
The Centers...
[Watch] Dr. Fauci Advises on May ‘Rolling Re-entry’ for the US Economy!
According to a TIME Magazine report, the United States’ top infectious disease expert said last Sunday that the economy in parts of the country...
COVID19 Marine Insurance – What Is Covered & What Isn’t?
According to a LoadStar article written by Jose Guerrero, Author of the book, 'MARINE CARGO INSURANCE -Adjusting, Claims Administration, History', the reports of hundreds...
More Trouble for the Bunker Industry – COVID19 Freezing Credits!
In a major development, the Singapore oil trader Hin Leong Trading has announced that they are appointing advisers to help in talks with banks...
COVID19 Uncertainty Pushing Carriers To Put Fleet Expansion on Hold!
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, Ocean carrier fleet expansion is on hold as the liner industry fights for survival amid...