Tag: COVID19
How Seafarers Are Keeping Global Trade Afloat in Times of Corona!
According to a Guardian report written by Karen McVeigh , working in a cargo ship is a ‘Ticking time bomb’ as contracts aren’t honoured...
WHO : The Coronavirus Will Never Go Away!
According to a CNN report, the World Health Organization has said that the coronavirus spreading across the globe could become a constant presence.
A Virus...
5 Ships That Carried The Deadliest Infection in History!
Throughout the world ships have been in the cause of gruesome infectious disease outbreaks including the recent coronavirus.
Even the origin of the...
COVID19 Oil Crisis Can Lead To Permanent Workforce Loss for Oil...
A career in oil used to be an attractive option for college students and high school grads alike but now everyone seems to be...
[FAQ] COVID19 Exposure Measures for Shipowners and Crew!
As the COVID19 pandemic is making life and trade miserable, we all need to take adequate measures to mitigate the exposure risks, especially one...
Freight Rates Remain Steady Despite Container Rollover Increase!
According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, Ocean carriers are successfully underpinning freight rates through capacity discipline, with reports of container rollovers...
COVID19 Stranded Seafarers To Be Evacuated!
Stranded indian seafarers reaching out to government to help them reach home.
Indian government tracking seafarers all over the world and planning for...
Low Capesize Rates As COVID19 Effects Long Haul Voyage Demand!
Lower long haul shipping demand dampens spot market
Capesize fleet size increases amid more newbuilds
Tonnages freed from longterm contracts enter spot market
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[Answer] How To Disinfect Ships in Times of Corona!
As COVID19 wreaks havoc worldwide, disrupting life and trade, it has important that we take basic disinfection procedures seriously. Ships being a confined space,...
Insurers Advocate Elastic Premium Policy As COVID19 Effects Loss Prevention!
According to an article published in Business Insurance, Experts are of the opinion that COVID19 lockdown, border restrictions, and supply chain disruptions has heightened...