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Venezuelan patrol boat sinks after colliding with cruise ship
A Venezuelan patrol boat sank after allegedly ramming an expedition cruise ship off Venezuela.
UAE to Ease Restrictions on Crew Changes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to gradually lift the restrictions on crew changes enabling seafarers stuck in UAE to return to their homes. The move is being announced in the wake of growing concerns for seafarers and their mental health as their transfer has been banned as part of measu
Evergreen orders 1,800 Star Cool reefers from Maersk Container Industry
Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine Corp. has ordered 1,800 Star Cool reefers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI) for its growing reefer operations. Scheduled for delivery during the 2nd quarter of 2020, reefer containers Star Cool Integrated combine the refrigerated MCI Box and the Star Co
Thousands of cruise ship crew members stranded at sea
Thousands of seafarers employed on cruise ships are still stranded at sea as ports deny vessels the permission to dock and carry out crew changes amid restrictive measures adopted to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that around 31
Carnival to put majority of its ships in prolonged layups
Carnival Corporation expects to put a vast majority of its ships in prolonged layups during the global pause of its cruise operations resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. During the prolonged ship layups, the ships will be manned by a limited crew, costing approximately USD 1 million per month.
New cluster of coronavirus cases emerges at Keppel Shipyard
A new cluster of coronavirus infected people has been identified at Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard, Singapore’s Ministry of Health informed. At least three people with confirmed infections have been linked to the cluster. According to the local media, about 100 shipyard employees who have had direc
ONE issues its 1st electronic bill of lading
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s sixth-largest container line by TEU capacity, has handled its first ever electronic Bill of Lading. As part of the digitalization initiative, the liner teamed up with technology expert essDOCS specializing in the facilitation of paperless trade. ONE went live
ECSA: Maritime-specific rescue and recovery plan is urgently needed
ECSA stressed that more sector-specific actions are needed to save the European shipping industry.
EU Commission stops the clock on HHIH-DSME merger probe
The European Commission has suspended the full-scale probe into the proposed acquisition of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) by its compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH). The move was triggered by companies’ inability to provide information as a
The global biofouling challenge calls for new technology
The rapid pace of technological innovation has had a growing impact on the shipping industry. But as owners and fleet managers face increasing pressure to improve environmental performance, new technologies will be necessary to ensure a profitable and sustainable future. The impact of biofouling on
Israeli Businessman Eli Tilles Confident About Winning Haifa Privatization Tender
Israeli businessman Eli Tilles in advanced talks with foreign partners to bid for Haifa privatization tender.
IRClass: 1st Ship Classed under Lebanese Flag
Ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has classed its first vessel under the Lebanese flag.
FSL Trust Finalizes Sale of Aframax Tanker
FSL Shanghai, a crude oil tanker, was sold to Performance Shipping.
DHT Holdings Inks Charters for 6 VLCCs
DHT Holdings has secured time charters for six of its very large crude carriers (VLCCs).